In this episode of Black Music Seen, host Brittney Brianna Burgess, Executive Director of Black Collegiate Musicians, sits down with Juilliard musicians Shania Watts and Wynter McCray for a conversation on mentorship, leadership, and building lives beyond the practice room. Together, they reflect on artistry, boundaries, and shaping a more expansive future for Black classical musicians.

The Necessary Ingredient -- Featuring Tenor Lawrence Brownlee

Black Music Seen is a podcast preserving the lived stories of Black classical musicians. Through thoughtful conversations, we document the artistry, lineage, and labor that have shaped — and continue to shape — classical music.