Mildred Ellis’ ‘Keep Singin’ debuted for Black History Month
Pianist Mildred Ellis composed “Keep Singin'” for her master’s degree nearly a century ago. On Saturday, the Johnson City ...
Forgotten opera written in by Black composer in 1855 performed at last
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American -- but despite its historic significance, ...
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Michael Mosoeu Moerane Was a Pioneering Composer in South Africa. a New Book Is Restoring His Place in History [analysis]
Composer and educator Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1904-1980) is probably best known for a few evergreen choral works, including Della and Sylvia, still sung by choirs across South Africa today.And, of ...
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Louis Armstrong show at New Orleans Jazz Museum is 'the beginning of all that jazz became'
A young troublemaker at the Colored Waif’s Home encounters one horn and two music educators. The world changes.
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Rowan Vocal Division brings Black composers into the spotlight
The work of 12 Black composers was brought to light on Wednesday, Feb. 5, through the Illumination concert, a performance ...
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New stamps to celebrate anniversary of debut album by rock band AC/DC
New stamps are being issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking debut album by rock band AC/DC. Royal Mail ...
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The Black artists who preceded — and inspired — the king of rock ‘n’ roll
These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who ...
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New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
Author Preston Lauterbach's new book "Before Elvis" explores the Black artists who influenced Elvis Presley's music. The book ...
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After 138 years, a Black composer's magnum opus finds a stage in New Orleans
Heard on Morning Edition. Until recently, the music of Morgiane only existed in a single handwritten manuscript. Composer ...
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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 ...
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Black Gospel Archive receives $2.48 million grant to add oral history, increase space
The Black Gospel Archive at Baylor University is the largest digital collection of gospel music in the world. Now the Lilly ...