Roland Hayes: The Legacy of an American Tenor
Christopher A. Brooks and Robert Sims
Indiana University Press
Christopher A. Brooks and Robert Sims
On January 16, 2015 AfriClassical posted:
Sergio A. Mims writes:
Robert Sims and Christopher Brooks discuss their new book "Roland
Hayes: The Legacy of an American Tenor". Performing in a country rife
with racism and segregation, the tenor Roland Hayes was the first
African American man to reach international fame as a concert performer,
and his trailblazing career carved the way for a host of African
American artists. This engaging biography spans the history of Hayes's
life and career and the legacy he left behind as a musician and a
champion of African American rights.
In addition to their discussion, Robert Sims will also perform selections of spirituals arranged by Roland Hayes.
Christopher A. Brooks is Professor of Anthropology at Virginia
Commonwealth University. Robert Sims is Professor of Voice in the School
of Music at Northern Illinois University.
Seating in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium is available first come, first served, 385 max. Books may be purchased and the authors will sign books at the program's conclusion.
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