How 'Revolución diamantina' went from a protest to a Grammy-winning ballet
Acclaimed Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz joined All Things Considered to discuss her inspiration for her ballet.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonMarch 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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The Ulysses Quartet at The Boston Public Library (March 2025)
Join GBH Music's quartet in residence, the Ulysses Quartet, for a performance at the Boston Public Library! -
Virtual
Megan Marshall talks with Janice Nimura about “After Lives”
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of celebrated American women, Megan Marshall has been hailed as a “gifted storyteller” (New Yorker) at “the front rank of American biographers” (New York Times).
Join us to hear about her latest work “After Lives: On Biography and Mysteries of the Human Heart” and gain insight from her discussion with fellow biographer Janice Nimura. Don’t miss their conversation about remarkable women in history and their own lives and work. Special for Women’s History Month.Partner:American Ancestors
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
Turning 50? Chelsea Handler calls it ‘mid-century joyfulness’
The comedian’s latest book — releasing on her 50th birthday — is a hilarious and heartfelt reflection on her ever-eventful life.
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How American English has borrowed, stolen, and evolved into an imperial language
Linguistic experts discuss the history of the English language and how the meaning of words evolve over time. -
From Basquiat to Broadway, a look at hip-hop's influence over 50 years
Born in the Bronx in 1973, hip-hop is now a global force that continues to inspire artists. -
Walking the Trail of Tears, DeLanna Studi retraces her ancestors’ steps in ‘And So We Walked’
The Cherokee writer and actor made the journey with her father, and out of it came a one-woman show.
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More Culture Programs
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Commuted | A Commutation, A Second Chance
Kenneth Polite, Jr. shares why he supported President Obama's clemency of Danielle Metz. -
Extended Readers Club | Allison Pataki
Watch the extended interview of "Finding Margaret Fuller" author Allison Pataki.| 1:14:25 -
Charlie Puth Performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert| 5:49 -
Elton John Performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters"
Elton John performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.| 5:04
