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No No Boy

On November 13 at 7 p.m., MusicGNV, Pulp Arts, and UF’s Center for Arts, Migration and Entrepreneurship will host an evening of music and conversation with No-No Boy at Heartwood Soundstage. No-No Boy is the musical project of Dr. Julian Saporiti, a historian and musician whose work combines songwriting and storytelling to bring attention to lesser-known chapters of American history. Drawing on historical research and personal narratives, his performances offer audiences a unique lens on past events and the people who lived through them. His albums have been released by Smithsonian Folkways and received coverage from outlets like NPR Music and Pitchfork. The Gainesville program will include a live performance and community discussion, along with an educational visit to a University of Florida classroom. The event is free and open to the public.