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At Aretha Franklin's Funeral, Gospel Was The Heart — And Backbone
Many of the performers and speakers, from Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson to Rev. William Barber and author Michael Eric Dyson, underscored the church legacy in the Queen of Soul's voice and civil rights work. -
Encore: 'Liminal Minds' Parallels Experiences Of Black America With 'Canterbury Tales'
Callie speaks with Harvard grad and budding rapper Obasi Shaw about his album and honors thesis, 'Liminal Minds.' -
To Mark An American Queen's Funeral, Buckingham Palace Plays 'Respect'
Aretha Franklin, America's queen of soul, is being laid to rest in Detroit on Friday, and Queen Elizabeth's Buckingham Palace sent its respects. -
How To Stream — And Fully Appreciate — Aretha Franklin's Funeral
The 32 artists and speakers scheduled to attend Aretha Franklin's funeral all have a personal connection to the Queen of Soul, whether friend, acquaintance or protégé. -
Finding Leonard Bernstein In 'West Side Story'
When Bernstein immersed himself in something, he was all in. -
Bernstein at 100: Boston's Impact On Composer And Conductor Leonard Bernstein
Boston never got a song, but it’s where Leonard Bernstein was born and bred. And its impact on him was profound. -
The Story Behind 'Hey Jude,' 50 Years After Its Release
The Beatles' 1968 mega-hit offered reassurance to millions and became a musical unifier for people around the world. -
Calpurnia Live At The Paradise Rock Club
The Canadian-based indie-rock band, fronted by Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard, drew one of the liveliest, most devoted crowds we've ever seen at the Paradise. -
Local Music Promoter Remembers 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin
Franklin died Thursday at her home in Detroit. She was 76 years old. -
Punch Brothers — Live At House Of Blues Boston
Five days on the heels of their fifth LP release, All Ashore, Punch Brothers perform live for the third time at House of Blues.