Tag: classical music
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Robert McFerrin, the first Black man to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, broke barriers in classical music, paving the way for future generations of Black opera singers. His impact stretches beyond opera into spiritual music and film.
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Discover how Ofentse Pitse, South Africa’s first black woman orchestra conductor, is revolutionizing classical music by blending it with amapiano and inspiring a new generation.
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The incredible journey of Measha Brueggergosman, the first Black artist recognized in classical music with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award. Explore her multifaceted career, triumphs over adversity, and her role in inspiring the next generation of performers.
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