Questions for Rhiannon Giddens
1. How did Omar feel about his home country and family when he was taken to the Carolinas and how did it influence his actions/thoughts? The biography mainly covered his thoughts on the Owens family, but did not mention his thoughts on being taken from his homeland.
2. What was the points that were important to emphasize in an opera when taking the life of a Muslim-African man who was thankful to have met a kind family with whom he stayed? I'm not at all familiar with operas, but I'm curious as to what aspects of his life are emphasized through opera and why.
I am also fascinated to hear what Gidden's chose to emphasize in her opera. I've never watched an opera before, so I don't realy have any idea what to expect.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to your first question, I wonder if Rhiannon may tell us her research process and what sources she may have turned to. I'm curious about Omar's perspectives as well!
ReplyDeleteTHis is an excellent question: it will allow her to tell us her story and offer some perspectives on the research process more generally. (Michelle)
DeleteI love the first question, I'm so interested in the answer.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these questions are important! Looking forward to hearing Rhiannon answer them.
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