[Jammieca Mott, Soprano]
The subject of employment and casting of African Americans in opera is a
contentious subject. African American culture and lifestyle portrayed
in Porgy & Bess is a contentious subject. However, the long standing
employment opportunities provided by Porgy & Bess for African
American opera talent is not contentious. George Gershwin did not only
cast African American in his opera, he imposed a performance rights
stipulation that required casting of African Americans. His
estate continues to honor his stipulation. Soprano Jammieca Mott will
sing "I LOVES YOU PORGY" during the 150th Anniversary Emancipation
Proclamation Concert, Sept. 22nd in Los Angeles
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