‘Golden City’ explores the Bay Area's history and multicultural influences
Puerto Rican composer, saxophonist and educator Miguel Zenon joins All Things Considered to talk about the inspiration behind the album.
Music & Culture Events
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The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (May 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
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GBH Music Presents JazzNOW: Gabrielle Goodman in tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
GBH Music and JazzBoston close the 2025 JazzNOW series with a tribute to jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald, featuring acclaimed Boston-based vocalist Gabrielle Goodman. Ella Fitzgerald, celebrated for her groundbreaking scat improvisation, impeccable vocal technique, and definitive interpretations of the Great American Songbook, redefined jazz over her 60-year career, earning 13 Grammys and breaking barriers for women and Black artists. Gabrielle Goodman and her band honor Fitzgerald’s legacy with fresh interpretations of the works that made her "The First Lady of Song." A professor at Berklee College of Music, Goodman is a versatile artist whose career spans jazz, R&B, classical, and gospel. She has performed with legends like Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, and Roberta Flack, who calls her "one of the finest singers today." Goodman has released six acclaimed albums, including Travelin' Light and Until We Love on the Verve label, and was paired with Ella Fitzgerald recordings on a compilation album from Verve. She has also performed internationally at major jazz festivals.
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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Once a race track, Suffolk Downs is now an outdoor music venue
The seasonal space, which can hold up to 8,500 concert goers, opens June 16th -
Three local librarians share their top summer reading picks
From regency romance to sci-fi thrillers, we gush over our favorite books of 2023 on this annual book club special. -
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Maestro Jack Everly & the National Symphony Orchestra Perform "The Armed Forces Medley"
Jack Everly and the NSO perform "The Armed Forces Medley" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "Aloha 'Oe"
Ruthie Ann Miles performs "Aloha 'Oe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Joe Mantegna & Gary Sinise Tribute Korean War Veterans
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise tribute Korean War veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. -
Jamey Johnson Performs "21 Guns"
US Marine Corps veteran Jamey Johnson performs "21 Guns" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.