Afrofuturism showcased at Carnegie Hall in 2-month festival
Read full article: Afrofuturism showcased at Carnegie Hall in 2-month festivalAfrofuturism will be highlighted at Carnegie Hall, placing a spotlight on the movement as the bastion of New York City music and culture takes another step toward normalcy.
Jessye Norman, international opera star, dead at 74
Read full article: Jessye Norman, international opera star, dead at 74International opera star Jessye Norman died Monday at the age of 74, according to her agent. (CNN) - International opera star Jessye Norman died Monday at the age of 74, according to her agent. The New York Metropolitan Opera described Norman as "one of the great sopranos of the past half-century." "Norman sang more than 80 performances with the company, dazzling audiences with her beautiful tone, extraordinary power, and musical sensitivity," the Met said in a statement. Norman has won four Grammy awards as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2006.