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The Sam Lucas Project: American Music TV and Sandra Graham

In the fall of 2019, I was approached by Sandra Graham (musicologist) and Randall Horton (Founder of American Music TV) to participate in a documentary project chronicling the life of Sam Lucas. Coming into this, I was not aware of the important legacy of this talented entertainer. After distinguishing himself as.a minstrel performer, Lucas went on to carve a unique and lucrative path as a multifaceted singer. It was my great privilege to portray this hidden figure!

This was such a fun project, and was my first time working with a green screen and camera crew. It was uncharted waters for this (primarily) classical singer! Enjoy, and consider purchasing Dr. Graham's book Spirituals and the Birth of a Black Entertainment Industry.

You can learn more about Sam Lucas here thanks to Middle Tennessee State University and Sandra Graham.

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  • Marquese Carter
    • About >
      • Bio
      • Resumés
      • Gallery
    • Singing >
      • Video
      • Audio
    • Teaching
    • Projects >
      • Singing My Story: Black Queer Art Songs
      • We, Too, Sing America (coming Jan. 2021)
      • International Florence Price Festival
      • Sam Lucas Documentary
      • DM DISSERTATION - INDIANA UNIVERSITY
  • Contact
  • Blog