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Melanated Moments in Classical Music is a new podcast that shines a spotlight on musical works composed by, for, and about people of color.
Melanated Moments in Classical Music is a new podcast that shines a spotlight on musical works composed by, for, and about people of color.
Melanated Moments is hosted by international opera soprano Angela Brown and music sociologist Joshua Thompson. Angela and Joshua’s chemistry is electric, balancing fun, lively commentary with no-nonsense straight talk. Telling history like it is, Angela and Joshua share a deep commitment to be a voice for black artists, as black artists. Featured ... view more »
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Melanated Moments in Classical Music is a new podcast that shines a spotlight on musical works composed by, for, and about people of color.Melanated Moments is hosted by international opera soprano Angela Brown and music sociologist Joshua Thompson. Angela and Joshua’s chemistry is electric, balancing fun, lively commentary with no-nonsense straight talk. Telling history like it is, Angela and Joshua share a deep commitment to be a voice for black artists, as black artists. Featured composers, lyricists, and performers in the pilot season include Evelyn Simpson Curenton, William Grant Still, Thomas Wiggins, Jessye Norman, Toni Morrison, and Maya Angelou.For some listeners, Melanated Moments will uncover a hidden trove of classical music they never knew existed. For those with a deep knowledge of the genre, stories reflecting the cultural context of the African Diaspora will give a fresh voice to black contributions in the world of classical music.
