From classic films like Carmen Jones to contemporary works like The Diary of Sally Hemings and U-Carmen eKhayelitsa, American and South African artists and composers have used opera to reclaim Black people\'s place in history.
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Interacting with creators and performers, as well as with the works themselves, Andr reveals how Black opera unearths suppressed truths.
Naomi Andr draws on the experiences of performers and audiences to explore this music\'s resonance with today\'s listeners.
From classic films like Carmen Jones to contemporary works like The Diary of Sally Hemings and U-Carmen eKhayelitsa, American and South African artists and composers have used opera to reclaim Black people\'s place in history