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
-
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!
Registration is encouraged for this free event. -
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.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
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.
-
Chloe Gong comes of age with adult debut novel 'Immortal Longings'
After breaking out with hit YA books, Gong’s new novel is a retelling of Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra.” -
How the actors' strike could impact Massachusetts
SAG-AFTRA joins Hollywood writers to fight for better pay and working conditions. -
‘Barbie’-themed boat party in Boston is the latest burst of excitement over the 64-year-old doll
Reflecting on the Mattel doll nationwide as Barbie is, yet again, having a moment.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Michael Volle as Falstaff at the Met
Michael Volle performs an excerpt of “Sei polli, sei scellini” from "Falstaff."| 2:44 -
Piotr Beczała and Tamara Wilson in Lohengrin
Tamara Wilson and Piotr Beczała sing “Das süße Lied verhallt” from "Lohengrin."| 1:56 -
-
Episode 35, Season 11<br> Lori McKenna and Alan Cumming light up the series finale
Open Studio takes its own bow after a decade on the air.| 26:46
