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 ha ...