First Opera Created By A Black Composer To Officially Debut Nearly 140 Years Later
Edmond Dédé composed Morgiane 138 years ago, but his racial identity prevented the opera from receiving proper staging.
Minnesota Daily13h
The Art of Remembering Black Lives Showcases highlights Black European history
The Black Europe Film Festival‘s final day focused on lesser-known Black history in The Art of Remembering: Black Lives in ...
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Infinite Hope is a powerful celebration of Black excellence and humanity
In a time of political uncertainty, "Infinite Hope" is a reminder of the eternal power of human existence, an aide-memoire ...
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Forgotten for 138 years, a Black composer's magnum opus finds a stage
Morgiane, perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the forgotten heyday of opera in New Orleans.
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After 138 years, a Black composer’s magnum opus finds a stage
Morgiane, perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the ...