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Feminine Fusion honors women of color in February, Saturdays at 7pm

Learn more about the award-winning nonprofit, Opera Créole that celebrates the music and culture of New Orleans and the contributions of persons of color and the influences that opera, the music of Africa, Spain and Haiti had on the birth of jazz.

Before jazz came to dominate the landscape, New Orleans was known as a city of opera.
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Before jazz came to dominate the landscape, New Orleans was known as a city of opera.

2/1 Women of Color: Leaders, Part 5 An episode dedicated to women of color who are conductors and organizers in the classical music world.

2/8 Women of Color: Performers, Part 8 Performances from women of color throughout the years

2/15 Women of Color: Composers, Part 8 More works written by women of color

2/22 Women of Color - Portrait: Opera Creole Based in New Orleans, this non-profit is dedicated to researching and performing lost or rarely performed works by composers of African descent. (Mother/Daughter founders - operacreole.org)

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