Rhapsody in Black

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Rhapsody in Black

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

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    Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a young and promising classical music superstar

    At 19, Sheku Kanneh-Mason became the first Black musician to win BBC Young Musician of the Year. A genuine classical music superstar who grabbed the spotlight early, he continues to focus on what is most important to him: the music, the cello and music education. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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    Black Violin mixes hip-hop and classical to create an unabashedly Black sound

    The award-winning strings duo Black Violin has been mixing classical and hip hop for over twenty years. The group’s goal is to make the violin and viola sound naturally and unabashedly Black. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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    Duke Ellington defied mid-20th century labels with 'The Queen's Suite'

    Pianist, composer and innovator Duke Ellington is famous today for his jazz and swing music. However, he had a few other visions kicking around in his tool box, including some memorable suites such as ‘The Queen’s Suite.’ Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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    Sly5thAve brings together classical, hip-hop, jazz and more in his innovative arrangements

    Tenor Henry Thacker Burleigh was a gifted tenor who dedicated himself to the Black spiritual tradition. He worked closely with composer Antonín Dvořák, and their friendship helped Dvořák unearth the heart and soul of American music. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast. Sly5thAve is a multifaceted musician from the greater Austin area. His arrangements fuse his education in jazz saxophone, his classical arranging skills, his Nigerian roots and more to create a whole new musical experience. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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    'Porgy and Bess' paved the way for integration in opera

    From the first performance of ‘Porgy and Bess,’ George Gershwin stipulated the opera had to feature an all-Black cast, not white performers in blackface. This benefitted Black opera singers, but their fear was being typecast. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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    William Dawson's Tuskegee Institute legacy

    When William Dawson was 12 years old, he ran away from home to study music at the Tuskeegee Institute. In 1930, he returned to his roots as Director of the Tuskeegee School of Music, a post he held for 25 years. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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    Roberta Flack was 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.

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    Billie Holiday and 'Strange Fruit'

    Jazz singer Billie Holiday discovered “Strange Fruit,” Abel Meropol’s protest song against lynching In 1939. It became her closing number at all of her performances at Café Society and the best selling record of her career. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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

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      YourClassical
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      2022 - 2025
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      30
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      © Copyright 2025 Minnesota Public Radio
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      Rhapsody in Black

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