Black Excellence: Davóne Tines
https://www.afarcry.org/davone-tines
Davóne Tines, heralded as an artist “changing what it means to be a classical singer (The New Yorker) and “[one] of the most powerful voices of our time” (Los Angeles Times), is a pathbreaking artist whose work encompasses a diverse repertoire, ranging from early music to new commissions by leading composers, while exploring the social issues of today. A creator, curator, and performer at the intersection of many histories, cultures, and aesthetics, he is engaged in work that blends opera, art song, spirituals, contemporary classical, gospel, and protest songs as a means to tell a deeply personal story of perseverance connecting to all of humanity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dav%C3%B3ne_Tines
Davóne Tines (born December 20, 1986) is an American operatic bass-baritone,[1] known for creating roles in new works and for his collaborations with director Peter Sellars.[2]