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Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

Rhapsody in Black YourClassical

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    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

    Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene

    Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene

    Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis redefined the genre in subtle and caustic ways. While he had great success he was always restless for innovation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

    • 5 min
    Everett McCorvey and the American Spiritual Ensemble keep our heritage alive

    Everett McCorvey and the American Spiritual Ensemble keep our heritage alive

    Founded in 1995 by Everett McCorvey, the American Spiritual Ensemble teaches about the history and traditions of enslaved people in America through the power of music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

    • 5 min
    Alice Coltrane uses music to heal and find peace

    Alice Coltrane uses music to heal and find peace

    Jazz pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane studied classical and gospel early on. Jazz, on the other hand, helped her develop her own creativity, improvisation and expression. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

    • 5 min
    Roberta Flack is the shepherd of a new R&B sound

    Roberta Flack is the shepherd of a new R&B sound

    Pop artist Roberta Flack grew up classically trained and continued to love the music even when revolutionizing the R&B scene. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

    • 5 min
    Regina Harris Baiocchi creates musical stories

    Regina Harris Baiocchi creates musical stories

    Composer Regina Harris Baiocchi believes that music is about the stories as much as the notes. It makes sense that she’s also an author and a poet. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

    • 4 min
    Ulysses Kay was one of America’s leading Black composers

    Ulysses Kay was one of America’s leading Black composers

    Composer Ulysses Kay dedicated his life to music. With more than 140 works representing the various genres of classical music, Kay should be a household name. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

    • 4 min

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