Poco a Poco is excited to have Senior Faculty Dr. Janani Sridhar present her fascinating lecture “The Intersection of Hip Hop, Opera, and Social Injustice.”

Participants will learn about the history of Hip Hop and Opera, their signature musical elements, and how they are similar and can be used to serve our communities.

This event is FREE and OPEN to the public! As always, our programs are high-quality, interactive, and educational.

More About Dr. Sridhar: Raved as having the “loveliest of voices,” Singaporean soprano Janani Sridhar is well known for her interpretation of operatic heroines. Equally at home in concert repertoire, Dr. Sridhar’s orchestral engagements include collaborations with orchestras across America and Asia. A passionate proponent of contemporary music, Dr. Sridhar has premiered works by American and Singaporean composers, and has had the honor of working with composers Jake Heggie, Libby Larsen, Evan Mack, and Tom Cipullo. Sought after as a pedagogue, Dr. Sridhar’s previous faculty appointments include Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Centenary College of Louisiana.

She currently serves as the Voice Area Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Voice at DePauw University. Some of Dr. Sridhar’s recent season performances include: her return to Carnegie Hall as the soprano soloist in Mozart’s Requiem, Charpentier’s Te Deum with Manchester Symphony Orchestra, and Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors with Opera Today!