NEWS & REVIEWS

Getting Ziggy with It

David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley was born in Trenchtown, Jamaica, on October 17, 1968 to Bob and Rita Marley. A five-time Grammy-winning musician, actor, artist, activist and humanitarian, Ziggy has enjoyed a prominent presence on the public stage for more than a quarter-century. More »

Kirven Boyd Comes 'Home' with Ailey

Kirven James Boyd returns to Boston with the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in the premiere of "Home" choreographed by Rennie Harris. The 27-year-old dancer grew up in Dorchester and Milton and attended the Boston Arts Academy. He has been with the dance company for eight years. More »

Fela!

Infectious rhythms of the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's afrobeat beg the body to move. His often ten minute long jam sessions, infused African rhythms, jazz and funk. Together, the tunes formed a unique sound that acted as protest against oppressive government forces in his native Nigeria. More »

Review: The Luck of the Irish

A house-buying 1950's Chicago black family fends off white racists in the strong Lorraine Hansburry drama "A Raisin in the Sun." Now an early 2000's black homeowner Hannah Davis struggles to keep an Irish couple from claiming her suburban Boston home in Kirsten Greenidge's new play "The Luck of the Irish." More »