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Kira Thurman

Kira Thurman is a classically-trained pianist and an assistant professor of German Studies and History at the University of Michigan.

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How Jessye Norman (1945-2019) Broke Opera’s Rules for Black Women

The singer committed her life to defying a classical music industry that was not only deeply critical of women’s bodies, but also sceptical of black talent

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