Black female artists have been performing on Germany’s most important stages since the 19th century. Historian Kira Thurman researched their stories. A conversation about racism, stereotypes and how we perceive music.
Kira Thurman is not only a historian, but also a trained pianist and has lived in Austria for a long time. So when it comes to the experiences of African American musicians in Europe, she knows exactly what we’re talking about. But she elegantly avoids personal questions, she would like to appear as a scientist in this interview.