S2 E6 | Zuly Inirio | Dominican Republic and Pittsburgh, PA | Opera, Leadership, and the Afro-Latinx Song and Opera Project
<p>Afro-Latina soprano Zuly Inirio shares her journey into music and opera, as well as her experiences as a Black and Latina woman in the classical music industry. She discusses the portrayal of women in opera and the need for more diverse representation. Inirio also talks about her Afro-Latinx Song and Opera Project, which aims to commission and perform works by Afro-Latin and Afro-Latinx composers. The project is currently in the stage of creating an anthology of works and has received recognition in academic discourse. Dr. Inirio, a multidisciplinary artist and advocate for social justice, discusses her work in opera and the intersections of art, social justice, and advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of telling diverse stories and challenging preconceived notions about opera. She shares her journey of becoming a leader and the mentors who have supported her along the way. She also highlights the need for self-care and finding joy in activities outside of work.</p><p>------------</p><p>Dr. Zuly Inirio, a musician and advocate for social justice in the arts, shares her journey in the opera industry and her work with the Afro Latinx Song and Opera Project. She discusses her early exposure to music and how she discovered her passion for opera. Zuly also addresses the representation of women, particularly Black and Latina women, in classical operas. She emphasizes the importance of diversity and equity in the arts and the need to challenge traditional narratives. Her project aims to highlight the contributions of Afro Latinx composers and performers and create a more inclusive and representative opera community. In this conversation, Zuly discusses topics such as Latinidad and Latinx, leadership and advocacy, mentorship and community, finding joy and energy, advice for her younger self, and goals and intentions. She shares her insights on the use of the term Latinx, its origins, and the importance of recognizing its roots in queer people of color in Latin America. Zuly also talks about her role as a leader and advocate, emphasizing the importance of community and interdependence. She discusses the mentors who have supported her and her approach to mentorship, as well as the sources of joy and energy in her life.</p><p>------</p><p></p><p>La Dra. Zuly Inirio, músico y defensora de la justicia social en las artes, comparte su trayectoria en la industria de la ópera y su trabajo con Afro Latinx Song and Opera Project. Habla de su exposición temprana a la música y de cómo descubrió su pasión por la ópera. Zuly también aborda la representación de las mujeres, particularmente las negras y latinas, en las óperas clásicas. Ella enfatiza la importancia de la diversidad y la equidad en las artes y la necesidad de desafiar las narrativas tradicionales. Su proyecto tiene como objetivo resaltar las contribuciones de los compositores e intérpretes afrolatinos y crear una comunidad de ópera más inclusiva y representativa. En esta conversación, Zuly analiza temas como latinidad y Latinx, liderazgo y defensa, tutoría y comunidad, cómo encontrar alegría y energía, consejos para su yo más joven y metas e intenciones. Ella comparte sus ideas sobre el uso del término Latinx, sus orígenes y la importancia de reconocer sus raíces en las personas queer de color en América Latina. Zuly también habla de su papel como líder y defensora, enfatizando la importancia de la comunidad y la interdependencia. Habla de los mentores que la han apoyado y de su enfoque de la tutoría, así como de las fuentes de alegría y energía en su vida.</p>
