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“Porgy and Bess” and the Legacy of Black Opera

Uncategorized Posted: December 10, 2019 6:48 pm

“Black opera singers are now cast in a wide range of roles and great operas written by black composers have gained more recognition. Yet, Porgy and Bess has maintained its cultural status as the pinnacle of black opera, despite being written by and composed by white men and women — George and Ira Gershwin and Dubose and Dorthy Heyward. Dr. Jason Oby, the chair of the Department of Music at Texas Southern University and the artistic director for the Houston Ebony Opera Guild, joined The Takeaway to discuss Porgy and Bess and the legacy of black opera singers and composers.” (audio) – WNYC Studios

Uncategorized Published: 12.04.19, sjm

Read the story in WNYC Studios Published: 12.04.19, sjm

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