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Rhapsody in Black

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

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Paul Robeson brought spirituals and Black history to the main stage
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Meet Vernon Neal, the host of 'Rhapsody in Black'
Gil Scott-Heron's message for the 1970s — and today
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Violist Eliesha Nelson honors the music and memory of composer George Walker
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Hazel Scott 'jazzed up the classics' and stood up against segregation

Hazel Scott 'jazzed up the classics' and stood up against segregation

Pianist Hazel Scott was billed as ‘The Darling of Café Society’ due to her ability to sell out shows with her masterful improvisations. But her music was heavily intertwined with politics as she spoke up continually against segregation. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes

Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes

Margaret Bonds dealt with racism as she broke barriers for future generations of Black women composers. Find out how the words and friendship of renowned Black novelist Langston Hughes helped her with that struggle in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Clarinetist Anthony McGill promotes connection, equality and justice

Clarinetist Anthony McGill promotes connection, equality and justice

Anthony McGill is the principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, the first Black musician to hold a principal chair in the orchestra’s 178-year history. He also has used the platform to promote racial equity in classical music. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Carlos Simon's 'Good News Mass'

Carlos Simon's 'Good News Mass'

Carlos Simon is a Grammy-nominated composer and an activist for Black and brown representation in classical music. His latest work, ‘Good News Mass,’ is unlike anything he’s done before. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Violinist Randall Goosby enjoys meteoric rise but remains grounded

Violinist Randall Goosby enjoys meteoric rise but remains grounded

Randall Goosby has been playing violin since he was seven, including studying with legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, and the trajectory of his career shows no signs of slowing down. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Flutist, composer and producer Allison Loggins-Hull 'defies classification'
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About Rhapsody in Black

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

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