Melanated Moments in Classical Music
Melanated Moments in Classical Music is an English-speaking podcast specialized in the field of classical music and opera. As such, Melanated Moments in Classical Music is a podcast selected by soclassiq, like Opera Box Score or Classical Pairings and many others. The oldest episode indexed by soclassiq is dated 2020-03-11. Since then, a total of 99 episodes have been recorded and broadcast by Melanated Moments in Classical Music.
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2023-11-15 05:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 57:31
Featuring some of the world's most talented and innovative Black composers and musicians from seasons 4 through 7, Melanated Moments in Classical Music wraps up its comprehensive recap. Joshua and Angela discuss the themes and trends that emerged in these seasons and reflect on Melanated Moments' impact on the classical music world. Both retrospective episodes encourage reflection on the progress …
2023-11-08 05:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 39:45
Join us for a recap of the first three seasons of the Melanated Moments in Classical Music podcast, featuring some of the world's most influential Black composers and musicians. From William Grant Still to Rosephanye Powell , these artists have made significant contributions to the world of classical music, and their work continues to inspire and amaze. Whether you're a …
2023-11-01 04:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 36:04
Joshua and Angela examine the remarkable oratorio The Ordering of Moses by African-American composer Robert Nathaniel Dett. This powerful and moving work tells the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and is considered one of the most important works of African-American classical music. Scored for chorus, orchestra, and soloists, Dett's oratorio features a variety …
2023-10-25 04:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 40:56
Pianist, music sociologist, and occasional trumpeter, Joshua Thompson, is an active change agent in the classical music world. Learn more about our host’s passionate advocacy for diversity and inclusion, his work to promote social justice through music, and his unique perspective on the role of music in society. Listen in as Angela teases out how Joshua got to where he …
2023-10-18 04:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 23:01
The international impact of pianist/composer, Oswald Russell, wows Joshua and Angela as they discuss his beginnings in Jamaica and a globe-trotting classical music career that followed.  Oswald serves as an example of the highest level of musicality, life-long learning, and global citizenship. Featured Music:"Papillons" - Oswald RussellJoseph Talleda, pianoThree Jamaican Dances: No. 1 & 2 - Oswald RussellWilliam Chapman Nyaho, …
2023-10-11 04:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 42:42
Angela and Joshua welcome opera superstar, arts administrator, and 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner, Karen Slack, to the Melanated Moments in Classical Music family. Bringing her dynamic, down to earth vibe and perspective, Slack details her beginnings in music and an illustrious career that keeps her in demand with leading artists and stages the world over. Equally devoted to …
2023-10-04 04:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 28:18
Joshua and Angela discuss the foresight and impact of composer, musicologist, arranger, and premier torchbearer of Negro spirituals, William Levi Dawson. A protege of Booker T. Washington, the life and works of Dawson score an accurate narrative of Black people during the Great Migration. His symphony illustrates the cultural links that were lost and then found as a result of …
2023-09-27 04:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 40:49
In this episode, Angela and Joshua introduce our listening audience to 2021 Guggenheim Fellow, composer, and lyricist, Nkeiru Okoye. As one of the most sought after composers and creative minds of the 21st century, Okoye provides an exuberant account into her musical influences, training, and invaluable approach to scoring Black history as a way to engage, educate, and entertain audiences …
2023-09-20 04:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 33:38
Angela and Joshua open Season Seven with an exposé on pianist, musicologist, and The First Lady of Jazz; Mary Lou Williams. This stunning artist’s impact crosses multiple genres from jazz to classical and sacred to bebop. She navigates compositional shifts seamlessly all while providing the world of classical music with a much-needed approach to archival, analysis, and expansion to welcome …
2023-04-26 05:00:00
Duration (h:m:s): 41:35
Season Six wraps with a high-energy conversation with Grammy Award-winning baritone Kenneth Overton. Known for his rich and booming voice, Overton is booked and busy across the U.S. and around the world, yet still finds time to intentionally dedicate part of his career to the mentorship of the next generation of young Black vocalists in classical music.Featured Music:"Sometimes I Feel …