“More than 60 years after Marian Anderson broke the color barrier at the Metropolitan Opera, black singers still face unique obstacles in building their careers within the industry. … Still, [Porgy and Bess, with which the Met is opening this season], provides a rare opportunity for black artists because the Gershwin estate requires that they be cast in all the singing roles. The AP sat down with five of [Porgy‘s cast members] during rehearsals to talk about challenges they’ve faced.” – Yahoo! (AP)