Classical

February 25: Paul Robeson 4 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Classical
• Music
• Opera
• Opera
• Theatre

February 25: Paul Robeson

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

Cultural Icon and Activist A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story Paul Robeson was a true Renaissance man whose multifaceted talents and deep commitment... Read More

February 23: Marian Anderson 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Classical
• Opera

February 23: Marian Anderson

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Voice of the Movement Story Marian Anderson, a world-renowned contralto, was a trailblazer who shattered racial barriers... Read More

Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots 5 min read

• African-American history
• Classical
• Jazz
• Jazz Fusion
• Music

Part 3. – Miles Davis and the Evolution of Jazz Fusion from Classical Roots

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Jazz has always been a dynamic art form, evolving and reshaping itself with each passing decade. Among the countless innovators who redefined the genre, Miles... Read More

Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless 5 min read

• African-American history
• Classical
• Jazz
• Music

Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Let’s face it — when most people think of jazz, they picture smoky clubs, wild improvisation, and the kind of energy that feels almost chaotic.... Read More

Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation 2 min read

• African-American history
• Classical
• Jazz
• Jazz Fusion
• Music

Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Jazz has never been a static art form. From its roots in New Orleans to the electric experimentation of the 1970s, it has thrived on... Read More

Natalie Lewis performing at the Bayerische Staatsoper 2 min read

• Classical
• Music
• Opera

Natalie Lewis performing at the Bayerische Staatsoper

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Last evening, I was pleasantly surprised to see Natalie Lewis, mezzo-soprano perform in the role of Alisa in Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor at the... Read More

Celebrating Jessye Norman: A Luminary in Opera 2 min read

• African-American history
• Classical
• Music

Celebrating Jessye Norman: A Luminary in Opera

Robert Toomer, Jr. 1 year ago

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Jessye Norman, an extraordinary American opera singer and recitalist whose commanding presence and exceptional vocal talent captivated audiences around... Read More

🎭 Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Verrett – A Trailblazing Opera Icon 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Classical

🎭 Honoring the Legacy of Shirley Verrett – A Trailblazing Opera Icon

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Shirley Verrett wasn’t just an opera singer – she was a force of nature, captivating audiences with a voice that soared across the world’s greatest... Read More