# Black Voices in Classical Music with Alex Laing

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Podcast: [From the Top](https://stenobird.com/podcast/from-the-top-55809)
Published: 2025-12-01T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2025/12/01/nx-s1-5626212/black-voices-in-classical-music-with-alex-laing
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## Resource

Guest Host Alex Laing joins for a celebration of Black artists in classical music. We’re catching up with From the Top alumni who are making waves in the field. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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