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From Barbra to Beyoncé: A look at the appeal of divas

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What is a diva? And how has the term evolved?

This hour: divas.

We look at how the term emerged in the opera and moved into the popular music landscape and take stock of the current moment for divas.

GUESTS:

  • Spencer Kornhaber: Staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the new book On Divas: Persona, Pleasure, Power
  • Myrna Reynolds: Retired singer who sang at the New York City Opera among many other places
  • Zachary Woolfe: The New York Times’ classical music critic

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