In this week's episode, we talk to Jennifer Wilks about her new book, Carmen in Diaspora: Adaptation, Race, and Opera’s Most Famous Character. She discusses the many adaptations of the opera Carmen, from the Harlem Renaissance to modern-day Beyoncé.

In this episode, we sit down with ethnomusicology Ph.D. student Ailish F. Quiñones Rivera to discuss all things Christmas in her native Puerto Rico. She delves into the rich and intricate Christmas music traditions that make Puerto Rican music truly unique.

Anthony (Tony) Rasmussen has been appointed as a new assistant professor at the Butler School of Music, effective fall 2024.

In the second part of our "Meet the Opera" podcast episode, we sit down with Associate Professor of Musicology, Charles Carson at the Butler School of Music. He shares insights into creating the free kid’s opera workshop Meet the Opera.