Classical Queens

The Great Lulu Vere Childers

Meet the woman who made sure Howard’s Conservatory of Music became just that.

Classical Queens on Trilloquy

Go check out Ep. 191 ‘Never Give Up’ of Trilloquy Podcast to hear an interview with Garret McQueen and myself!

The Legacy of Black Aida

Meet Queens Estelle Pinckney Clough and Florence Cole Talbert McCleave, some of the first Black women to perform the role Aida in full production.

Florence Price’s Violinist

Come meet Florence Price’s Violinist, Minnie Cedargreen Jernberg.

Our Creole King: Edmond Dédé

A caste system of prejudice and what one man did with his freedom to choose.

A Creole King

Follow me on my travels to New Orleans and the discoveries that inspire our next episode, Our Creole King: Louis Moreau Gottschalk.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers’ Blues

This episode features an interview by Laura Reynolds, Director of Impact and Innovation at San Diego Symphony.

The Voice of Henrietta Vinton Davis

This is part two of the Madame Davis episode, this time with just me, Jessica Joy! Come learn a more detailed version of her artistic and activist life. Also, follow @cla

It’s what’s on the Inside with Scylla

Y’all these stories are for us all! This week, we are youth focused as Scylla helps me tell the story of Madame Davis the elocutionist. We talk about our love of reading,

The Empowered Nora Holt

In this episode, the 1st of season 2, we are speaking of the life of Nora Holt, as well as getting to know a little more about our CQ creator, Jessica Joy!

Season 2 | Classical Queens

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To be Anna Madah and Emma Louise

Today we speak about the Heyer’s sisters, and consider the basic concept of Spectacular Opacity.

Maestra Julia Perry

Today we discuss the life of Maestra Julia Perry, and our need for advocates not saviors.

For the Love of Black Women

In this episode, I will introduce you to the book Noted Negro Women: Their Triumphs and Activities, by Margaret Bonds father. I will share the varying ways I consider thi

In defense of Matilda Sissieretta Jones

Here we will get to know Sissieretta Jones and consider the implications that participating in classical music has on BIPOC lives.

Margaret Bonds Speaks of Rivers

Here you will come to know Margaret Bonds, whose life and work showcased the impact community building can have. Also here to offer her valuable personal insight on commu

Amelia Tilghman the Musical Messenger

Meet Amelia Tilghman, the woman who pioneered Black music journals in America. The Musical Messenger offers us a windows into Black classical music past, through the exce

Dinah Bowman and the Black Bachs?

Join me, Jessica Joy, as I share my research of the life of Dinah Bowman. The woman who by many is considered to be America’s first Black pianist.

Trailer | Classical Queens

Spend time with me, Jessica Joy, as I introduce you to the Black classical music royalty, you’ve probably never heard about, in this bi-weekly podcast.