30 episodes
Rhapsody in Black YourClassical
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5.0 • 22 Ratings
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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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Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit' speaks to us about racial violence
Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit' is an unforgettable and mesmerizing classic that speaks to racial violence and anti-lynching legislation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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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.
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Composer Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson was an advocate for the Black Community
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson was a skilled pianist and conductor who composed and performed in the classical, television, theater, jazz and film industries, while also advocating for the Black community in the performing arts. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Organist Alcee Chriss III is breaking down barriers in classical music
Organist Alcee Chriss III breaks down barriers and attracts new audiences to organ music through his incorporation of jazz and gospel. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods pushes boundaries of classical music
Seth Parker Woods is a cellist who wholeheartedly embraces new compositions, artistic innovation and pushes the boundaries of classical music. 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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