Melanated Moments in Classical Music

Melanated Moments in Classical Music

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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. 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.

Recent Episodes

  • The Ordering of Moses: An African-American Masterwork

    3 days ago
  • Joshua Thompson: A Force for Change in Classical Music

    1 week ago
  • Oswald Russell: Jamaica's Artistic Ambassador

    2 weeks ago
  • Karen Slack: The Melanated Maven of Opera

    3 weeks ago
  • Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony: A Symphony of Our Ancestors' Spirit

    1 month ago
  • Cracking Classical Music’s Cultural Code with Nkeiru Okoye

    1 month ago
  • Mary Lou Williams: The First Lady of Jazz Makes Her Mark

    1 month ago
  • Singing as Service with Kenneth Overton

    6 months ago
  • Paul Robeson: A Rebel with a Cause

    7 months ago
  • Defining the Soundtrack of American Music with Dr. Portia Maultsby

    7 months ago