Release Date

16 Feb, 2000

Runtime

01:25: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Black Voices in Opera and Concert

The film tells the story of classic black singing against the background of black emancipation in politics and society. This story stretches from the first successes of the bass Paul Robeson, who all his life regarded his voice as an instrument of liberation, to the young singing pupils of the Harlem School of Arts, who identify themselves with their origins in rejuvenated pride. The great African-American singers express their views, as do opera company directors and critics. Historical and contemporary film extracts and specially produced film sequences demonstrate the richness and variety of black singing.

Original Title

Aida's Brothers & Sisters

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Actors

Grace Bumbry

Marian Anderson

Anne Brown

Simon Estes

Götz Friedrich

Reri Grist

Barbara Hendricks

Bobby McFerrin

Jessye Norman

Leontyne Price

Edward Said

Shirley Verrett

Crew

Jan Schmidt-Garre

Marieke Schroeder

Wedigo von Schultzendorff

Craig Braden

Gaby Kull-Neujahr