Rashida Naomi Black

[nanila]

Rashida Naomi Black is a harpist and founder of the Myrtle Hart society, which “illuminates the accomplishments of classical musicians of colour”. The web site, which inspired this week's theme, includes a large database of modern classical musicians, although many of the links are broken. Myrtle Hart was herself a harpist at a time - the late 1800s - when such a career was outlandish for a person of colour. Rashida Black teaches harp at the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute in Chicago.



[My apologies for the wonky posting schedule this week. This is what I get for only prepping three of them at the weekend. It will not happen next week, as they’re all ready!]

Comments

[aris_tgd]

These have all been terrific. Thank you for doing so much work. May I make a suggestion for another performer for this category? I think that Hazel Scott would be a fantastic feature, and as far as I can tell she hasn't shown up here yet.

[nanila]

I'm always grateful for suggestions! I'm planning a Jazz Musicians week and she will be perfect.

[illariy]

Thank you for these themed posts, very enjoyable and informative! Myrtle Hard, classical harpist in the 1800?! What an inspiring woman. :D

[nanila]

I've enjoyed researching them. Not every theme I've picked is one in which I have much prior knowledge. Modern novelists, scientists and gymnasts were relatively easy ones for me, but this one was definitely a learning experience for me.