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Season 7 Episode 441
As the last official entry in Countermelody’s Black History Month 2026 series, I bring you a potpourri episode that has long been a dream of mine: on…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 440. Black Baritone Expats
As the penultimate episode in my 2026 Black History Month series, I revisit the stories of African American performers who, for a variety of reasons,…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Grace Bumbry, Proud Soprano [Studio Edition]
Season 7 Episode 439
As we hurtle toward the third anniversary (in May already!) of Grace Bumbry’s death, I have had her very much on my mind. It’s true that I consider h…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 438. Leontyne Price Sings Richard Strauss Heroines
Last week the opera world joined in unanimous celebration as Leontyne Price celebrated her 99th birthday. Though I’m a trifle late to the party, I do…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 437. Get to Know Faye Robinson
Today’s Black History Month episode serves also as a belated birthday tribute to the exceptional African American soprano Faye Robinson, who was born…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 436. Adelaide Hall, Sophisticated Lady
Adelaide Hall (1901 – 1993), entertainer extraordinaire, really had it all: voice, talent, beauty, dancing chops, charisma, joie de vivre and sophist…
5 months ago
Episode 435. Tina and the Expats
I first published this episode two and a half years ago in June 2023, in commemoration of the death of the great Tina Turner. As always when I take o…
5 months ago
Episode 434. Inez Matthews Sings Schubert (and More!)
To kick off Black History Month 2026 (which, contrary to the current US administration, is still a thing, and not just on Countermelody, either!), I …
5 months, 1 week ago
Episode 433. Lois Marshall Revisited
Yesterday, January 29th, was the 101st anniversary of the birth of the Canadian soprano (later mezzo) Lois Marshall. Marshall was in so many ways a u…
5 months, 1 week ago
Episode 432. Dan Picks YET AGAIN!
One of the things about my podcast that brings me the greatest joy is when I can introduce my listeners to a wide range of singers that need to be be…
5 months, 2 weeks ago