I’ve been a victim of racism in classical music: Mhambi

SONGBIRD Thembani Mhambi has sensationally claimed that she has been a victim of racism in the classical music opera genre.

Classical music opera is staged drama set to music in its entirety, made up of vocal pieces with instrumental accompaniment and usually with orchestral overtures and interludes.

Mhambi, who learnt how to play the violin at Chisipite Girls High School in Harare, said her musical journey was marred by discrimination at its infancy.

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