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Black Guys Can Sing Opera
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Black Guys Can Sing Opera with Larry Jay Giddens
Alton is joined by his longtime friend, Larry Jay Giddens. Larry is an Opera Singer, Praised by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for a voice that "commands the ear with a stentorian high baritone that soars magnificently through the spaces of the theatre”. In this episode Larry shares his journey to becoming an opera singer, the scholarship opportunities for the arts that most people don’t know about, and how he helps young kids pursue their dreams in the arts.
Larry describes himself as a dedicated, experienced, and dynamic Arts Administrator, Music Educator, Opera Singer, Writer, and Artist Consultant.
This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
1:34 Introduction to Larry
2:15 Larry describes himself as an Opera Singer, Collaborative Leader, and more!
3:39 Larry shares his story of how he got into music and his journey to becoming an Opera Singer
15:49 What’s required to maintain a healthy voice
18:38 Larry’s perspective on why minorities shy away from the arts
21:46 Larry’s current performing schedule
23:33 Behind the curtain of being a paid opera singer
27:06 Larry’s most memorable experiences in opera
28:58 Diversity in the arts
30:13 Larry’s 5-10 year goals within the arts
33:55 Scholarships within the arts
38:16 Larry shares about his family
45:17 Advice for young singers
47:52 How to get in touch with Larry
50:40 R&B artists that stand out to Larry
52:56 Alton and Larry discuss chess
58:59 Final thoughts from Larry & Alton
Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
Larry’s Email artsrecruitllc@gmail.com
Chess for Kids www.chesskids.com
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