A Word: Becoming The Black Mozart
Even classical art can be revolutionary. That was true for violinist Joseph Bologne. He was a biracial musical prodigy who worked and charmed his way into the center of 18th-century French society.\xa0But the new film \u201cChevalier\u201d shows how even his genius couldn\u2019t save him from the poisonous combination of bias and envy. On today\u2019s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by actor Kelvin Harrison Jr., star of \u201cChevalier.\u201d They talk about rediscovering this largely forgotten musical history, and Harrison\u2019s critically acclaimed work on stage and screen.\n\nGuest: Actor Kelvin Harrison, Jr.\n\nPodcast production by Ahyiana Angel\n\nYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months.\n\nMake an impact this Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by helping Macy\u2019s on their mission to fund APIA Scholars. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices