Magdiela Matta

Former Staff

Magdiela Matta was the arts and culture reporting fellow for WBUR in 2021.

Magdiela graduated from Boston University in 2020 with a degree in journalism. She previously interned at WBUR's iLab with the Endless Thread podcast.

Recently published

The 2021 Christmas Revels ensemble. (Courtesy Shep Ferguson)

5 things to do this weekend, including 'The Christmas Revels' and a celebration of lights

Plus, a sing-along to “The Sound of Music” and the Holiday Pops.

Reflecting on our favorite arts and culture moments of 2021

WBUR's arts and culture team reflects on moments from the year that provided reprieve, whether it was through a trip to the ICA or watching a movie at the cinema.

A spin on a classic — Boston's 'Urban Nutcracker' turns 20

The production, currently produced by City Ballet Boston, combines the 19th-century music of Tchaikovsky with the 20th-century jazz of Duke Ellington. The traditional ballet choreography is fused with tap, jazz,...

Arts & Culture

Dec 17, 2021

This year marks the 46th time Boston has put on a production of Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity." (Hadley Green for WBUR)

5 things to do this weekend, including an Edgar Allan Poe play and Langston Hughes' 'Black Nativity'

Plus, a cozy night at the Boston Children's Museum and a touring production of "A Christmas Carol."

Arts & Culture

Dec 16, 2021

SMFA Tufts professor Tanya Crane created these earrings by repurposing old jewelry. (Courtesy MassArt)

Art students give old jewelry a major makeover

A special program to repurpose old jewelry brought together students and faculty from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, North Bennet Street School, and the School of the Museum...

Arts & Culture

Dec 10, 2021

Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists, "The Great Animal Orchestra," 2016. (Courtesy Luc Boegly/Peabody Essex Museum)

5 things to do this weekend, including a holiday stroll and 'The Great Animal Orchestra' at PEM

Plus, the world premiere of a musical at A.R.T. and a quintet performance.

Arts & Culture

Dec 9, 2021

Cast members of the touring production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage." (Courtesy A Charlie Brown Christmas)

5 things to do this weekend, including a Hanukkah celebration and a Charlie Brown Christmas show

Plus, a mystery thriller play and a virtual dance performance.

Arts & Culture

Dec 2, 2021

Shane Dylan describes his new album as “a tribute to Boston and to the music scene.” (Courtesy Marika Belamarich)

Shane Dylan's 'A Star or a Lonely Dreamer' fuses jazz, hip-hop and local talent

Dylan describes the album as “a tribute to Boston and to the music scene.” It blends his jazz-influenced compositions with local artists Red Shaydez, Tashawn Taylor, Amanda Shea, Jolee Gordon...

Arts & Culture

Dec 1, 2021

Artist Silvia López Chavez by her mural "Rise" at the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina in East Boston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

5 things to do this weekend, including a mural tour and chamber opera concert

Plus, the Festival of Trees and an art exhibit celebrating cars.

Arts & Culture

Nov 24, 2021

Polar bears at the Stone Zoo's “ZooLights." (Greg Cook)

5 things to do this weekend, including a virtual concert and holiday lights at the zoo

Plus, two virtual art exhibitions and the Boston International Kids Film Festival.

Arts & Culture

Nov 18, 2021