Rhapsody in Black

About Rhapsody in Black

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

Publisher

YourClassical

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Nov 2023

Latest episode

3 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 77 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Afro-Brazilian guitarist Plinio Fernandes uses unique style to inspire and teach new generations

   Afro-Brazilian guitarist Plinio Fernandes shares his unique musical style and dedication to inspiring new generations of musicians in this interview.

2. 

   2 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Aaron Dworkin has cultivated a community through music

   Violinist and music educator Aaron Dworkin shares how he cultivates community and diversifies classical music through his impactful work.

3. 

   14 May 2026

   Tania León is a master at weaving diverse musical influences together

   Tania León has been hailed as an astoundingly original composer and a music ambassador who continues to impact classical music significantly. Her story inspires, showcasing her perseverance and commitment to excellence in the face of adversity. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

Inside a recent episode

Afro-Brazilian guitarist Plinio Fernandes uses unique style to inspire and teach new generations

Published 3 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The door to the entire world of Western classical music opened wide after Plinio moved to London and he immersed himself in it. After a few years, he noticed something that made him pause. Had he lost his connection to Brazil? His family? His community? the legacy of musicians that came before him? […]

Who has been a guest on Rhapsody in Black

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Plínio Fernandes
• Aaron Dworkin
• Terence Blanchard
• Lawrence Brownlee
• Allison Loggins-Hull

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,341,669,482

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

82