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Julia Bullock's Concert Revives Neglected Black Voices

1/19/2026

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Julia Bullock, an opera singer, premiered her project From Ordinary Things at the UCLA Nimoy Theater, showcasing her operatic style.
She teamed with percussionist Tyshawn Sorey and director Peter Sellars to perform Ravel’s Nahandove and Tania León’s Oh, Yemanja.
Although amplification and text-accessibility issues arose, the concert captivated audiences.
The program also featured lesser-known composers, reviving neglected Black voices.

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Story summary

Julia Bullock, an opera singer, premiered her project From Ordinary Things at the UCLA Nimoy Theater, showcasing her operatic style.
She teamed with percussionist Tyshawn Sorey and director Peter Sellars to perform Ravel’s Nahandove and Tania León’s Oh, Yemanja.
Although amplification and text-accessibility issues arose, the concert captivated audiences.
The program also featured lesser-known composers, reviving neglected Black voices.