Roshunda Jones Koumba has taught musical theater to high school students in Houston, Texas, for nearly 20 years. She's receiving a Tony award for her years of dedication to the craft.
Bass baritone Ryan Speedo Green has experienced an all-too-familiar upbringing that is similar to many troubled Black youths in America. But with the support of an outstanding teacher, he beat the odds to become a rising star in opera. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Valerie Coleman’s extended version of her work “Umoja” depicts the totality of the Black American experience — one filled with struggle, resilience and unity. Listen to it and more on the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, with host Steve Seel.
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, violist Paul Laraia of the Catalyst Quartet speaks about the group’s continuation of its series of recordings commemorating historically important Black composers with its latest album, ‘Uncovered, Vol. 2: Florence B. Price.’
This Juneteenth we commemorate the holiday with two contrasting and power playlist — Remembrance and Celebration. Remembrance is about the past and represents the struggle of Black Americans to get to where we are today and Celebration is about the joy and jubilee felt in the presence of positive change for now and in the future.
This weekend, conductor Osmo Vänskä performs his final concerts as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. In celebration, listen to the memories of five exceptional individuals who were touched by his musicianship, kindness and creativity.
Whether you love cheese, yogurt or milk, you are sure to enjoy these six classical works to get you ‘moo’-ving during National Diary Month in June.
Ukraine's National Opera was built to celebrate Russian opera at the height of the imperial era. Performances were suspended after the war began but have recently re-started.
This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features music from classic foreign films including ‘La Dolce Vida,’ ‘Amelie,’ ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and more. Listen now!
Visionary musician Ingram Marshall has died at the age of 80; a leading figure of the West Coast avant-garde music scene, Marshall forged unusual connections between minimalism and electronic music.
