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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In PersonVirtual
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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One-man show merges mental health, religion and the golden age of hip-hop
Based on his award-winning film, Daniel Callahan's 80-minute one-man show delves even further into his journey into manhood as a Black man in Boston. -
What does it take to grow a garden of blooming nasturtiums at the Gardner Museum?
At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the nasturtium flowers bloom for three weeks every spring as a living sculpture. Erika Rumbley, the director of horticulture at the museum, joins The Culture Show to talk about it. -
Storied Coolidge Corner Theatre reopens after major expansion
The historic Brookline cinema looks to be a regional gathering space for movie lovers.
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More Culture Programs
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Peace Be Mine
Watch as The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra perform this a Nativity lullaby, "Peace Be Mine." -
Noe! Noe!
Watch The Tabernacle Choir and orchestra perform “Noe! Noe!” with the Bells on Temple Square. -
I Wonder as I Wander
Watch Broadway star Michael Maliakel perform "I Wonder as I Wander," with The Tabernacle Orchestra. -
Joy to the World
Broadway star Michael Maliakel joins The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra to sing "Joy To The World."
