From musicians to activists, here are 7 influential Black Oklahomans to learn about this month
Black History Month is a time to honor Black Americans achievements. Here are some of the most influential Black Oklahomans ...
He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
For the briefest of moments, a silence fell over the pews of New Orleans’ famed St. Louis Cathedral, as the chapel filled ...
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After 138 years, a Black composer’s magnum opus finds a stage
Morgiane, perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the ...
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The Black artists who preceded — and inspired — the king of rock ‘n’ roll
These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King.” Lauterbach joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host David ...
First Opera Created By A Black Composer To Officially Debut Nearly 140 Years Later
Edmond Dédé composed Morgiane 138 years ago, but his racial identity prevented the opera from receiving proper staging.
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Music by Black Classical Composers Brings in Black History Month at the Washington National Cathedral
Discover the rich history of Black composers at the Washington National Cathedral's 'Onward & Upward: The Unsung Heroes of ...
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‘I Dream A World’ at New World dedicated to Black trailblazers
The New World Symphony launched “I Dream a World” in 2022 serves also as a platform to encourage dialogue about the enduring ...
Found: A Manuscript That Unlocks a Forgotten Black Composer’s World
Almost 125 years after Edmond Dédé’s death, his magnum opus “Morgiane,” perhaps the oldest existing opera by a Black American ...
Celebrate Black History Month by listening to these Black musicians with WA connections
Here’s some history of musicians who were Washingtonians, or got famous on the Washington state music scene, for Black History Month.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: From blues to hip hop, African influence makes America rock — and roll
Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...
Celebrating Sun Ra: The cosmic visionary who transformed jazz music
Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different maverick of Black ...