Alan Cumming talks playing the ‘Traitors’ Shakespeare-quoting, Machiavellian fashion-diva host
“When people say they’re going to start watching, I say, ‘Be warned. It is like crack. You’ll miss all your appointments that day.’”
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
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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
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GBH Music
More Culture Programs
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God Help the Outcasts, (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
See Michael Maliakel perform "God Help the Outcasts" with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra. -
Victor Hugo's Wondrous Feast
Actress Lesley Nicol narrates a heartwarming story about Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables. -
Episode 1, Season 2024<br> Joy: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir
Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir featuring Michael Maliakel and Lesley Nicol.| 1:25:45 -
Episode 25, Season 2024<br> Author Talk | David Brooks
PBS Books Author Talk with David Brooks| 32:27
