A new documentary seeks to give singing great Luther Vandross his due
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with director Dawn Porter. Her new documentary, "Luther: Never Too Much," tracks the life and music of the singing great Luther Vandross.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonApril 2025 Outspoken Saturdays
The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea . Join us!
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GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world jazz music that blends the oud and accordion. Oud player and Talween frontman Walid Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arabic music background, with jazz elements layered in to create a fresh and energetic sound. Named after the Arabic word for "coloring," Talween features world-class Boston musicians who weave a kaleidoscope of musical colors with intense melodies, jazz and African rhythms, intricate harmonies, and bold improvisation.
Event timeline:
7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception (in-person only)
7:50-7:58pm Guest are seated in Fraser (in-person only)
8-9pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio (Hybrid audience)
Photo credit: A.J. Ghidardi
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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Culture in the News
Remembering legendary Indian tabla player Ustaad Zakir Hussain
Hussain was a pioneer in the music world, and his unexpected death last year was a blow to his fans across the globe.
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'Hallyu! The Korean Wave' makes a big splash at the Museum of Fine Arts
A new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts is a high amp historical remix of Korean culture and pop culture. It’s a celebration of everything South Korea has to offer, from K-Pop to K-dramas, from fine art to fashion. -
'Rent' star Anthony Rapp brings his life story to the stage in 'Without You'
Anthony Rapp, the actor and singer, went from being a Starbucks Barista to a Broadway star by way of the hit musical “Rent.” But a series of seminal events are the making of Rapp’s one-man-show, “Without You.” -
Gender-reversed revival of 'Company' comes to Boston
Director Marianne Elliott won a Tony Award for the revival.
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