In 'Blue,' Lyric Opera's small, powerful cast tells painful story of a teen's death at police hands
A five-year-old opera, “Blue,” tackles this tragedy head-on with a simple yet weighty story about a Black couple in Harlem ...
Dr. Samantha Ege talks about her new book, the remarkable story of Black women who transformed Chicago’s classical music scene
Dr. Samantha Ege, a researcher, musicologist, concert pianist and author, joined Jewell Hillery on Sunday’s WGN Weekend ...
Review: Powerful ‘Blue’ by Lyric Opera charts the agony of Black parenting
In this opera, composed by Jeanine Tesori with a libretto by Tazewell Thompson, you never see the event at the heart of the ...
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Remembering John Mayall: The ‘Father of British Blues’ Who Shaped a Generation of Legends
John Mayall, a towering figure in the world of blues, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his immense influence and ...
The two greatest female vocalists of all time, according to Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne has had his fair shareof favourite singers, but he thought no one could touch what these women could accomplish ...
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It’s all in the family: Shemekia Copeland sings the blues
She has a big, stirring voice and a talent for lyrics that are poignant but with a sense of humor. Award-winning singer ...
One guitar woman hits a Kelowna stage
Celebrating the female pioneers of guitar, Foley will perform from her latest album One Guitar Woman at the Metro Hub on ...
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3 Female Singers With the Most Distinct Voices
If you close your eyes, you could easily count about a billion incredible female singers off the top of your head. From Adele to Whitney Houston to Lady Gaga to Aretha Franklin to Blondie to more and ...