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A Word: Becoming “The Black Mozart”
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:21:14
Publish Date: 2023-05-05 07:00:00
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Even classical art can be revolutionary. That was true for violinist Joseph Bologne. He was a biracial musical prodigy who worked and charmed his way into the center of 18th-century French society. But the new film “Chevalier” shows how even his genius couldn’t save him from the poisonous combination of bias and envy. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by actor Kelvin Harrison Jr., star of “Chevalier.” They talk about rediscovering this largely forgotten musical history, and Harrison’s critically acclaimed work on stage and screen.


Guest: Actor Kelvin Harrison, Jr.


Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel


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