Greetings, Classmates! It's time for a brand new episode of ART CLASS and have we got a show for you today! This episode we're talking to two incredible Black women artists who are both blazing exciting new trails in their fields. First up, we talk to Grammy Award-winning singer, activist and friend of the show, Julia Bullock, in advance of her Metropolitan Opera debut tonight in John Adams and Peter Sellars' El Niño (0:16:43). We chat all about how this gorgeous new production is coming together and how to create a more equitable and inclusive future for the next generation of operamakers. After that, Paige is back with another installment of Kinfolk with Gambian kora virtuoso, griot, and founder of The Gambia Academy, Sona Jobarteh (0:49:29). In part one of their chat, Sona gets into what it's been like to gain world-renown playing an instrument traditionally played by men and the inspiration behind her latest album, Badinyaa Kumoo. All that, plus the Morning Announcements with Emile (0:45:26) and a little PBJ to get you through the rest of your week (1:00:18). Take your seats, folks. Class is in session!  Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige Reynolds (Mabolé Inawale)Guests: Julia Bullock, Sona JobartehContributor: Emilia MettenbrinkProducer: Rocky Jones--LinksJulia Bullock (Website) (Instagram)Sona Jobarteh (Website) (Instagram)Metropolitan Opera's El Niño: Apr 23-May 17 (Website)Walking in the Dark (Spotify)The Swann (Website)Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art (Website)--New episodes of ART CLASS drop every other Tuesday. If you like what you hear, please support us and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and be sure to SHARE our show with your friends. Also, leaving a 5-star REVIEW on Apple Podcasts is a great way to help people find our show. For more info about the show, please visit lincolncenter.org/ArtClass. Email your questions or comments to artclasspod@gmail.com.--Thanks to Our Supporters!Major support for Campaign for One Million Kids provided by Leonard and Judy LauderLead support for educational programming is provided by AnonymousMajor support for educational programming is provided by LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust and The Walt Disney CompanyAdditional support is provided by Constans Culver Foundation, NBCUniversal, the Richmond County Savings Foundation, Alice L. Walton Foundation, the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, the Theodore H. Barth Foundation, The Katz Family Charitable Lead Trust, Tom and Musa Mayer, the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Giants Foundation, Henry and Lucy Moses Fund, Inc., William Sherman, trustee for the Murray G. and Beatrice H. Sherman Charitable TrustEducational programming is made possible, in part, with public support facilitated by New York City Council Members Julie Menin and Keith Powers