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 Person
March 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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A year of 'wins' for Asian American representation in movies and TV
Under the Radar breaks down new Asian American-centered representation in TV and movies in this special hour-long discussion. -
Despite cancelled Prudential expansion, Harvard Book Store sees bright future for independent book sellers
Independent book stores around Boston are seeing increased sales and popular in-person events. -
At 'Music of the Midnight Sun' festival, a celebration of Nordic folk music
Finnish-American musician Sara Pajunen wants her listeners to reflect on history, power and their own identity.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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Episode 4023, Season 40<br> Daisy Delight
Bob Ross paints evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies. -
Episode 4026, Season 40<br> Mountain Hideaway
Bob Ross creates a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow. -
Episode 4030, Season 40<br> Midnight Breaker
A dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today. -
Episode 4046, Season 40<br> The Old Mill
You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation or an old mill!