Good Morning POU! This year, 2014, marks the 75th Anniversary of Marian Anderson's legendary performance before a capacity crowd at the Lincoln Memorial. As we go into the last week of Black Music Month, we will celebrate historic and culturally important moments in Black Music. Concerts and music festivals that were transforming will be the topic this … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Black Music Month celebrates 75th Anniversary of Marian Anderson at Lincoln Memorial
African-American Opera Singers
Saturday Open Thread: African-American Opera Singers
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Closing on this week's open thread with the powerful Leontyne Price. Mary Violet Leontyne Price (born February 10, 1927) is an American soprano. Born and raised in the Deep South, she rose to international acclaim in the 1950s and 1960s, and was one of the first African Americans to become a leading artist at the Metropolitan … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Opera Singers
Friday Open Thread: African-American Opera Singers
It's Friday, P.O.U. Fam and Lurkers! This week's open threads are dedicated to African-American Opera Singers. Continuing the theme is well respected and adored Marian Anderson. Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Music critic Alan Blyth said "Her voice was a … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Opera Singers
Thursday Open Thread- African-American Opera Singers
Barbara Smith Conrad (born 1940) is an American operatic mezzo-soprano of international acclaim. Born Barbara Smith, she was raised inCenter Point near Pittsburg, Texas. In 1957, Barbara Conrad became the focus of a racial controversy revolving around her role in a student opera at The University of Texas at Austin. Pressure from the Texas Legislature forced her … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread- African-American Opera Singers
Wednesday Open Thread- African-American Opera Singers
It's Hump Day P.O.U. Family. This week 's open thread is dedicated to well-known African-American Opera Singers. Robert Keith McFerrin Sr. (March 19, 1921 – November 24, 2006) was an operatic baritone and the first African-American man to sing at theMetropolitan Opera in New York City. His voice was described by critic Albert Goldberg in the Los Angeles Times as … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread- African-American Opera Singers