"Buford Highway Dreams": The First Opera About Buford Highway (Part II)

This is the second part of the conversation with Alejandra Martinez and Jorge Sosa, who wrote and composed "Buford Highway Dreams", an opera about Buford Highway that competed in the 96 Hour Project hosted by the Atlanta Opera in June 2022. In this second portion, Natalia Garzon and the guests of the episode deconstruct the infamous term "The American Dream," using the opera as a way to understand what this term can mean today and how we can find new ways of rethinking it for the migrant communities they represent and identify with.  This episode sheds light on the distinctions between economic and emotional capital, the changes the operatic world has undergone as a result of recent times (BLM, immigration reforms), and the uplifting lessons we can learn from collaborating with artists and advocates with a common goal.  If you like this episode don't forget to rate our podcast and share with your friends and family! And if you want to watch the full performance of "Buford Highway Dreams" visit this link.