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Featuring some of the world's most talented and innovative composers and musicians of color from seasons 4 through 7, Melanated Moments in Classical Music wraps up its comprehensive recap. Joshua and Angela discuss the themes and trends that emerged from these seasons and reflect on the impact that the Melanated Moments podcast has had on the classical music world. Both retrospective episodes encourage reflection on the progress that has been made in promoting diversity and inclusion in classical music while acknowledging challenges that still lie ahead.
What a journey it has been...as always, we thank you for your support all along the way!
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Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform!
Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
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Join us for a recap of the first three seasons of the Melanated Moments in Classical Music podcast, featuring some of the world's most talented and innovative composers and musicians of color. From William Grant Still to Rosephanye Powell, these artists have made significant contributions to the world of classical music, and their work continues to inspire and amaze. Whether you're a longtime fan of the podcast or you're just getting started, we invite you to listen in on this retrospective celebration of the diverse and vibrant world of classical music.
https://ow.ly/GZ1050Q4fTL
Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform!
Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
Ms. Angela Brown
Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown examine the remarkable oratorio The Ordering of Moses by African-American composer Robert Nathaniel Dett. This powerful and moving work tells the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and is considered one of the most important works of African-American classical music. Scored for chorus, orchestra, and soloists, Dett's oratorio features a variety of musical styles, including spirituals, folk music, and classical forms. It is a powerful work that explores themes of freedom, oppression, and hope.
https://ow.ly/kAXw50Q1WFC
Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform!
Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
Pianist, music sociologist, and occasional trumpeter, Joshua Thompson, is an active change agent in the classical music world. Learn more about our host’s passionate advocacy for diversity and inclusion, his work to promote social justice through music, and his unique perspective on the role of music in society. Listen in as Ms. Angela Brown teases out how Joshua got to where he is today and where he might be going next.
Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform!
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Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
The international impact of pianist/composer, OswaldRussell, wows Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown as they discuss his beginnings in Jamaica and a globe-trotting classical music career that followed. In all ways, Oswald serves as an example of the highest level of musicality, life-long learning, and global citizenship.
Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform!
https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/oswald-russell-jamaicas-artistic-ambassador/
Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
In this episode, Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua welcome opera superstar, arts administrator, and 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner, Karen Slack to the Melanated Moments in Classical Music family. Bringing her dynamic, down to earth vibe and perspective, Slack details her beginnings in music and an illustrious career that keeps her in demand with leading artists and stages the world over. Equally devoted to music education and meaningful community engagement, Karen Slack reminds us of the personal power found in showing up and being your truest self both on and off stage.
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https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/karen-slack-a-melanated-melange-of-musical-majesty/
Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform!
Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI, and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
Astral Artists Portland Opera Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
In Episode 3, Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown discuss the foresight and impact of composer, musicologist, arranger, and premier torchbearer of Negro spirituals, William Levi Dawson. While honored and revered internationally, Dawson’s tenure and role as an educator and choral director at the historic Tuskegee University undoubtedly cemented his legacy as a champion of Black music.
https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/dawsons-negro-folk-symphony-a-symphony-of-our-ancestors-spirit/
Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform!
Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI, and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
Episode 2 is here! Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua introduce our listening audience to 2021 Guggenheim Fellow, composer, and lyricist, Nkeiru Okoye - Composer. As one of the most sought after composers and creative minds of the 21st century, Okoye provides an exuberant account into her musical influences, training, and invaluable approach to scoring Black history as a way to engage, educate, and entertain audiences of the future.
https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/cracking-classical-musics-cultural-code-with-nkeiru-okoye/
Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform!
Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI, and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
Your favorite podcast is back with Season 7! 🎧
Join hosts Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua Thompson for seven new episodes of Melenated Moments in Classical Music. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.
Click here for a preview: https://youtu.be/XddHE0ngLRs?si=xJkkIX-KCtVmgT2a
Melanated Moments In Classical Music is back!
Join hosts Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua Thompson as they open Season Seven with an exposé on pianist, musicologist, and The First Lady of Jazz; Mary Lou Williams. This stunning artist’s impact crosses multiple genres from jazz to classical and sacred to bebop. She navigates compositional shifts seamlessly all while providing the world of classical music with a much-needed approach to archival, analysis, and expansion to welcome those previously left out of the industry. An undisputed artistic prodigy, Williams’ expansive influence on Black music positions her as one of the 20th century’s most revolutionary musicologists.
https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/mary-lou-williams-the-first-lady-of-jazz-makes-her-mark/
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Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI, and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
You heard it here first: Production for Season Seven is about to begin! While we record new episodes, grab your headphones and subscribe to Melanated Moments in Classical Music wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧
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We want to thank Morning Brown, Inc for being the podcast's official promotional partner! ❤️🎶🙌
Founded by co-host Ms. Angela Brown, Morning Brown provides exposure to classical music where the offering is rare or the experience is cost-prohibitive. They partner with like-minded presenters, educational and arts institutions, nonprofits, and philanthropic individuals throughout the nation to bridge the ever-widening gap between accessible live musical performances and historically excluded communities and present musical role models to encourage the next generation.
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We wouldn't be the amazing podcast you know and love without our incredible co-hosts, Joshua Thompson and Ms. Angela Brown ❤️
Our very own Ms. Angela Brown will sing God Bless America for the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday, May 28! 🏎️💨🏁
NBC will broadcast the pre-race ceremonies, and Angela should be singing right around 12:20pm. Tune in if you can!
For more information on other projects Angela is involved in, follow Morning Brown, Inc or visit their website at: http://morningbrown.org
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Name a more dynamic duo... we'll wait 🤔
As we prepare for Season Seven, do yourself a favor and listen to our past episodes! We've shared some amazing stories on the podcast so far and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this podcast ❤️
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Thank you, Indy Maven, for featuring our lovely co-host Ms. Angela Brown in your recent article, "16 Indy Female Podcast Hosts Worth Knowing"!
Read all about it here:
We know – it seems like everyone has a podcast these days, but these Indy Mavens share what they love about podcasts and how they made their own.
This calls for celebration: Melanated Moments in Classical Music has published 50 EPISODES! 🎉
Send your congratulations to Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown!
Season Six wraps with a high-energy conversation with Grammy Award-winning Kenneth Overton, Baritone. Known for his rich and booming voice, Overton is booked and busy across the U.S. and around the world, yet still finds time to intentionally dedicate part of his career to the mentorship of the next generation of young Black vocalists in classical music.
Click here to listen: https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/singing-as-service-with-kenneth-overton/
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This Just In: "Paul Robeson: A Rebel with a Cause," now available on your favorite podcast platform!
Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown delve into the many facets of Paul Robeson, the man behind the voice that made him a household name on stage and screen. An academic scholar, bass-baritone concert artist, and stage and film actor, Robeson was as well-known for his artistic prowess as he was for his outspoken commitment to disrupting the hypocritical political strategies of the American government in the 1940s.
Click here to listen: http://ow.ly/y06f50NM8KL
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Grab your headphones and listen up because a brand new episode of your favorite podcast is dropping tomorrow! With only a couple of episodes left of Season Six, be sure you're all caught up on our latest releases 🎧
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NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🗣️
Dr. Portia Maultsby, ethnomusicologist and curator of the inaugural exhibition of the National Museum of African American Music, talks with Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua about her influential work on throughlines between classical and popular Black music. An esteemed professor emeritus at Indiana University, her work is regarded as an integral component of research and study in ethnomusicology. She is the founder of the popular I.U. Soul R***e and the Archives of African American Music and Culture at Indiana University. With a growing list of famous vocalists and artists from Broadway to TV and film under her tutelage, Dr. Maultsby scores the blueprint for future preservationists, performers, and scholars committed to sharing the comprehensive story of Black excellence in music.
Click here to listen: http://ow.ly/F93N50NGWa1
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Another week, another new episode of Melanated Moments In Classical Music ❤️
British-born composer, opera singer, and teacher Amanda Ira Aldridge is the topic of conversation for Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown on this episode. A promising operatic contralto, Aldridge studied and performed the vocal works of compatriot Samuel Coleridge Taylor. A severe case of laryngitis ended her singing career but provided the catalyst for her to mold and teach vocal legends Roland Hayes, Paul Robeson, and Marian Anderson. Adaptable, resourceful, and musically imaginative, Aldridge created a lineage of melanated moxie whose influence spans generations of groundbreaking Black artists from the 20th century to the present day.
Click here to listen: https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/the-artistic-kaleidoscope-of-amanda-ira-aldridge/
Can you believe we are already halfway through Season Six?!
In this episode, Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua welcome Maestro Marlon Daniel, a dynamic up-and-coming conductor and one of the leading scholars on the life of Joseph Bologne. Daniel discusses the life of the mixed-race aristocrat who single-handedly put French classical music of the 18th century on the map and helps our audience reframe and properly reposition the virtuosic composer and violinist as the leading influencer of some of classical music’s most recognized contributors.
Click here to listen: http://ow.ly/T2jX50Nuoj9
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Featuring some of the world's most talented and innovative composers and musicians of color from seasons 4 through 7, Melanated Moments in Classical Music wraps up its comprehensive recap. Joshua and Angela discuss the themes and trends that emerged from these seasons and reflect on the impact that the Melanated Moments podcast has had on the classical music world. Both retrospective episodes encourage reflection on the progress that has been made in promoting diversity and inclusion in classical music while acknowledging challenges that still lie ahead. What a journey it has been...as always, we thank you for your support all along the way! https://ow.ly/Ncxg50Q6MmZ Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis. Ms. Angela Brown
Join us for a recap of the first three seasons of the Melanated Moments in Classical Music podcast, featuring some of the world's most talented and innovative composers and musicians of color. From William Grant Still to Rosephanye Powell, these artists have made significant contributions to the world of classical music, and their work continues to inspire and amaze. Whether you're a longtime fan of the podcast or you're just getting started, we invite you to listen in on this retrospective celebration of the diverse and vibrant world of classical music. https://ow.ly/GZ1050Q4fTL Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis. Ms. Angela Brown
Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown examine the remarkable oratorio The Ordering of Moses by African-American composer Robert Nathaniel Dett. This powerful and moving work tells the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and is considered one of the most important works of African-American classical music. Scored for chorus, orchestra, and soloists, Dett's oratorio features a variety of musical styles, including spirituals, folk music, and classical forms. It is a powerful work that explores themes of freedom, oppression, and hope. https://ow.ly/kAXw50Q1WFC Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
Pianist, music sociologist, and occasional trumpeter, Joshua Thompson, is an active change agent in the classical music world. Learn more about our host’s passionate advocacy for diversity and inclusion, his work to promote social justice through music, and his unique perspective on the role of music in society. Listen in as Ms. Angela Brown teases out how Joshua got to where he is today and where he might be going next. Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! https://ow.ly/Wo6K50Q0r4c Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
The international impact of pianist/composer, OswaldRussell, wows Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown as they discuss his beginnings in Jamaica and a globe-trotting classical music career that followed. In all ways, Oswald serves as an example of the highest level of musicality, life-long learning, and global citizenship. Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/oswald-russell-jamaicas-artistic-ambassador/ Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
In this episode, Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua welcome opera superstar, arts administrator, and 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner, Karen Slack to the Melanated Moments in Classical Music family. Bringing her dynamic, down to earth vibe and perspective, Slack details her beginnings in music and an illustrious career that keeps her in demand with leading artists and stages the world over. Equally devoted to music education and meaningful community engagement, Karen Slack reminds us of the personal power found in showing up and being your truest self both on and off stage. Astral Artists Portland Opera Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/karen-slack-a-melanated-melange-of-musical-majesty/ Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI, and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis. Astral Artists Portland Opera Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
In Episode 3, Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown discuss the foresight and impact of composer, musicologist, arranger, and premier torchbearer of Negro spirituals, William Levi Dawson. While honored and revered internationally, Dawson’s tenure and role as an educator and choral director at the historic Tuskegee University undoubtedly cemented his legacy as a champion of Black music. https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/dawsons-negro-folk-symphony-a-symphony-of-our-ancestors-spirit/ Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI, and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
In Episode 3, Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown discuss the foresight and impact of composer, musicologist, arranger, and premier torchbearer of Negro spirituals, William Levi Dawson. While honored and revered internationally, Dawson’s tenure and role as an educator and choral director at the historic Tuskegee University undoubtedly cemented his legacy as a champion of Black music. https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/dawsons-negro-folk-symphony-a-symphony-of-our-ancestors-spirit/ Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI, and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
Episode 2 is here! Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua introduce our listening audience to 2021 Guggenheim Fellow, composer, and lyricist, Nkeiru Okoye - Composer. As one of the most sought after composers and creative minds of the 21st century, Okoye provides an exuberant account into her musical influences, training, and invaluable approach to scoring Black history as a way to engage, educate, and entertain audiences of the future. https://classicalmusicindy.org/podcast-episode/cracking-classical-musics-cultural-code-with-nkeiru-okoye/ Listen and subscribe to Melanated Moments In Classical Music produced by Classical Music Indy on your favorite platform! Thank you to our promotional partners; Morning Brown, Inc, WFYI, and Indianapolis Opera, and supporters; The Indiana Arts Commission, and The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, & Indy Arts Council and the City of Indianapolis.
In Episode Six of Season Six, Joshua and Angela invite special guest Dr. Portia Maultsby to the podcast! As an ethnomusicologist and curator of the inaugural exhibition of the National Museum of African American Music, they discuss her influential work on throughlines between classical and popular Black music. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!
In Episode Five of Season Six, our hosts highlight the life of composer, opera singer, and teacher Amanda Ira Aldridge! Her influence spans generations of groundbreaking Black artists from the 20th century to the present day. Continue listening to this episode on your favorite podcast platform! Ms. Angela Brown
In Episode Four of Season Six, Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown welcomed Marlon Daniel to the podcast! In 2022, Daniel was selected to be a Cohort at the Global Leaders Program and in May 2023, he will finish an MBA degree in Arts Innovation, Administration, and Entrepreneurship. Listen to this wonderful episode on your favorite podcast platform!
In Episode Three of Season Six, our hosts highlighted the life and musical accomplishments of piano virtuoso and civil rights activists Hazel Scott! Listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform.
In Episode Two of Season Six, we welcomed Portia J Dunkley to the podcast! Dunkley is the Founder and Executive Director of New Canon Chamber Collective. Listen to this entire episode on your favorite podcast platform! Ms. Angela Brown Classical Music Indy
In Episode One of Season Six, Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown highlight the King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin! Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform. And while you're there, be sure to leave us a review! ⭐️
We want to give a HUGE shoutout to Auralex Acoustics for being the official product partner of Melanated Moments In Classical Music. We cannot thank them enough for elevating our podcast production and listening experience! Now grab your headphones and go listen to our latest episode! 🎧 Classical Music Indy Ms. Angela Brown Joshua Allen
ICYMI: Listen to our latest episode, all about Hazel Scott, on your favorite podcast platform!
ICYMI: Melanated Moments Season Six is Underway! 🎙️✨ Ms. Angela Brown and Joshua Thompson returned to the podcast production process as they recorded new episodes for Season Six. Stay tuned to see who they will feature on this season of the podcast! #MMCM #MelanatedMoments #SeasonSix
Can you believe that Season 5 of your favorite podcast will launch TOMORROW!? Stay tuned to see who Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown feature in the first episode 👀
Have you listened to the final episode of Season Three yet? In this episode, Joshua and Ms. Angela Brown speak with solo and collaborative violist Ashleigh Gordon. This episode includes performances including Ashleigh’s rendition of Margaret Bonds’ The Negro Speaks of River as well as her performance of Vivace from String Quartet No. 1 by Adolphus Hailstork.
