Black Opera: History, Power, Engagement

by Naomi André

Book Overview

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. Naomi André draws on the experiences of performers and audiences to explore this music's resonance with today's listeners. Interacting with creators and performers, as well as with the works themselves, André reveals how black...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252083571
• ISBN13: 9780252083570
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"