Robell Awake discusses his new book 'A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects'
Robell Awake is a chairmaker and scholar based in Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects."
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
'Final Girl Support Group' and 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' center women in horror
Grady Hendrix is one of the biggest names in horror fiction today. He's published 11 horror novels and won a Bram Stoker Award for his non-fiction book on the history of horror fiction. In this episode, we revisit a 2021 conversation between Hendrix and former NPR host Audie Cornish about his book Final Girl Support Group with a discussion on society's obsession with violence and its perpetrators, rather than the victims. Then, we hear Hendrix speak with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about his latest novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, and some of the real life horrors faced by women in history. To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday
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Kate Flannery of 'The Office' on Boston Christmas show: 'Anything that makes anybody feel better, I'm so on board'
Flannery and actress Jane Lynch, formerly of “Glee,” will perform their holiday show “A Swingin' Little Christmas” with producer Tim Davis in Boston. -
Our holiday guide for bookworms in Boston and beyond
Bookish happenings across Massachusetts are sweeping in with the holiday season, with many to help gift-seekers ahead of Christmas and Hanukkah. -
Daniel Mason's 'North Woods' explores a vibrant history of New England
In the middle of a New England forest, a yellow house and the land on which it sits holds 200 years of personal and political history. This sweeping saga is author Daniel Mason’s latest novel, “North Woods,” the December selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
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Saving The Children: Insights from Nick Winton
The son of Sir Nicholas Winton talks about his father's rescue work during World War II. -
The Christmas Story: Luke 2
Sir David Suchet’s narration of the Nativity, accompanied by The Tabernacle Orchestra. -
The Story Goes On (from "Baby")
Lea Salonga and The Tabernacle Choir perform a moving rendition of "The Story Goes On". -
On Christmas Night (“Sussex Carol”)
Tabernacle Organist Richard Elliott performs his organ showpiece, "On Christmas Night".
