What awards has Dede Ayite won? Dede Ayite has won the Best Costume Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for Jaja's African Hair Braiding and received a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards.
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, in 2020, and the cultural upheavals that ensued, classical-music organizations began including more composers of color in their programs. The ...
Athina Onassis’s financial condition has become a topic of concern, as her wealth has diminished significantly. Once estimated at $2.3 billion, her net worth has now dropped to around $500 million.
"Morgiane" was the magnum opus of New Orleans-born composer Edmond Dede. The opera, based on themes from "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves," tells the story of a mother, Morgiane, and her daughter ...
Many historians say that “Morgiane” is the oldest existing opera written by a Black American. The most important work of composer Edmond Dédé, “Morgiane” tells the story of a mother’s ...
A new memoir offers an inside look at Jacqueline Kennedy‘s second marriage, to Greek-shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis. “It was hard to tell by Madam’s business-like demeanor whether she was ...