For half a century, Opera Ebony has been one of the guiding lights for Black performers looking to make their mark on the opera world. Born out of a necessity to develop talent often overlooked, the ...
Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. As previously announced, The Black Opera Project seeks to illuminate the resilient ...
A repeated phrase in the opera “dwb” (driving while Black) is, “You are not who they see.” Susan Kander, the composer of the opera, describes it as the mantra of a Black mother knowing her son, who is ...
Opera Ebony was formed when opportunities for Black singers were few and far between. The company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, but... Opera Ebony broke boundaries in classical music for ...
Cremaine Booker, center, plays the cello as Marsha Thompson, center right, the soprano in the opera “dwb” (driving while Black), practices at Texas Christian University. Courtesy Fort Worth Opera A ...
Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback