Over the course of history, for Persons of Color who also happen to be queer, the interface between these two populations is sometimes an enormously challenging one, but one which also frequently prod

On Friday 10 June 2022, Judy Garland celebrates her 100th birthday. My Pride 2022 series kicks off with a close examination of Judys status as gay icon, as well as my claim that Garland was, is, and

Two years ago last month, the great French (bass-)baritone Gabriel Bacquier died just four days short of his 96th birthday. At that time I offered a brief memorial tribute which opened my eyes to aspe

Say their names: In Uvalde: Nevaeh Bravo, Jackie Cazares, Makenna Lee Elrod, Jose Flores, Eliana Garcia, Irma Garcia, Uziyah Garcia, Amerie Jo Garza, Xavier Lopez, Jayce Luevanos, Tess Marie Mata, Mir

A week ago today the beloved and revered Spanish mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza, died at the age of 89. This episode pays tribute to her artistry through the exploration of her operatic roles, from Ner

Two years ago this month, the world lost the great French soprano Mady Mespl at the age of 89. Celebrated as the finest French coloratura of her era (and one of the best examples ever of that dying b

Today I conclude my examination of my favorite opera, Claude Debussy and Maurice Maeterlincks Pellas et Mlisande, with an expanded roster of singers which includes return visits from some of last w

In (relative) relief over the recent French election result, I kick off my miniseries devoted to French singers and French music. Todays episode will be the first of two devoted to my favorite opera,

This weeks episode is a musical celebration of all things spring. As in all episodes of this sort, it features a wide range of singers in performances recorded over the course of many decades, all si

For Christians, this week is probably the most central to the theology of their faith, focusing as it does on the story of the Passion of the Christ. My dear friend, the choral conductor and singer Kr