Race and Ethnicity – Page 34

Reimagining ‘Madame Butterfly,’ With Asian Creators at the Helm

As opera houses rework Puccini’s classic, criticized for stereotypes about women and Japanese culture, artists of Asian descent are playing a central role.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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Jason Aldean Video for ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Pulled Amid Backlash

The country singer, who released the song in May, said the tune is an ode to the “feeling of a community” he had growing up. Critics say it is offensive.

By Livia Albeck-Ripka

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André Watts, Pioneering Piano Virtuoso, Dies at 77

One of the first Black superstars in classical music, he awed audiences with his charisma and his technical powers.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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Hardcore Punk Is Looking (and Sounding) Different Now

People of color, women and queer musicians are remaking hardcore’s longstanding image of white, male aggression — and producing some of its most interesting music.

By Hank Shteamer