Few voices in classical music have commanded as much reverence and admiration as Kathleen Battle’s. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on August 13, …
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Long before Beyoncé dazzled the world or Aretha Franklin demanded R-E-S-P-E-C-T, there was Sissieretta Jones, a vocal powerhouse who shattered racial barriers and …
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Marian Anderson: How Her Voice Shattered Racial Barriers And Changed Music History
by Grace Somesby Grace SomesAs we honor Black History Month, we focus on Marian Anderson, one of the most iconic figures in music and civil rights …
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Soprano Angel Blue Takes Center Stage at the Met in ‘Aida,’ Following in Leontyne Price’s Footsteps
by Gee NYby Gee NYAngel Blue, the celebrated soprano, is poised to deliver a career-defining performance as she stars in Aida at the Metropolitan Opera on …
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Howard University Cellist Hannah Innis Champions Diversity in Classical Music
by Gee NYby Gee NYHoward University senior Hannah Innis is eagerly anticipating her final year as a cellist, culminating nearly 17 years of dedication to classical …