by Patrick D. McCoy | Aug 20, 2019 | Article, Featured, From the Archives, Interviews, News
A REPRISE: Nine years ago, I had the honor of interviewing bass-baritone Eric Owens about his role as Porgy in the 2010 production of “Porgy and Bess” with Washington National Opera. In celebration of his reprise of this role at The Metropolitan Opera...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Aug 19, 2019 | Breaking News, Featured, News, Videos
IN MEMORIAM: Beloved Jamaican composer Noel Dexter has died at the age of 80. by Patrick D. McCoy If you have sung in a church choir or even sat out in the pews, you may have heard the famous hymn “The Right Hand of God.” Celebrated Jamaican composer Noel...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Aug 13, 2019 | Article, Featured, News
A SPARKLING JEWEL: Born on this day 1948 in Portsmouth,Ohio-the internationally acclaimed soprano Kathleen Battle continues to be revered for her beautiful, pure tone, musicality and glamorous stage presence. by Patrick D. McCoy Today marks the birthday of one of...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Aug 8, 2019 | Article, Featured, News
THE KING OF INSTRUMENTS: Yale University’s Director of Chapel Music Nathaniel Gumbs is slated to present a varied program of organ music at the prestigious music festival. by Patrick D. McCoy The Gateways Music Festival is well underway in Rochester, NY. A...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jul 29, 2019 | Article, Featured, News, Videos
SING PRAISES: The voices of The Thurston G. Frazier Memorial Chorale, The Asbury United Methodist Church Combined Choirs and The Senior Choir of Shiloh Baptist Church elevated a best-kept facet of the black church music experience on Sunday in a special concert held...
by Patrick D. McCoy | Jul 16, 2019 | Article, Breaking News, Featured, News, Uncategorized
CRITIC’S CHOICE: The Nation’s Oldest Black Music Organization celebrates 100 years in the Windy City. by Patrick D. McCoy With its initial beginnings in our Nation’s Capitol-Washington, D.C. on May 3, 1919, the first national convention of The...
