Ufot Family Cycle continues with world premiere of ‘The Grove’
The second play in the nine-play cycle is centered on the Ufot older daughter, Adiaha.
Music & Culture Events
-
In PersonVirtualGBH 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.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
Culture in the News
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.
-
'A Dangerous Assignment:' Meet a journalist covering corruption in Venezuela
A new FRONTLINE documentary sheds light on a shadowy corruption scandal spanning from Venezuela to the United States. -
Jane Schoenbrun talks nostalgia, horror and trans identity in 'I Saw the TV Glow'
In the new film “I Saw the TV Glow”, two teenagers bond over their shared love of “The Pink Opaque,” a television show reminiscent of the teen drama “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” -
After return of the Taliban, ArtLords continue artistic crusade for peace in Afghanistan
Driven by the transformative power of art and a desire to promote the artists who translate that power, artist and activist Omaid Sharifi co-founded ArtLords in 2014 to help convert the negative psychological impact of blast walls on the people of Kabul into a positive visual experience.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
The Legacy of George Jones with Wynonna & Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll and Wynonna discuss their first memories of George Jones.| 2:29 -
Wynonna, Dierks Bentley and More on Country Music on PBS
Jelly Roll, Wynonna Judd and Dierks Bentley discuss the legacy of country music.| 2:04 -
Episode 11, Season 51<br> George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
Honor one of the most beloved stars in country music history.| 1:24:25 -
Episode 4912, Season 49<br> Alanis Morissette
Alternative rock icon Alanis Morissette thrills with a career-spanning set on her ACL.| 53:25
