In a new episode of The HWM Podcast, Harlem soprano, Leah Hawkins, talks with Harlem World Magazine’s Founder and Publisher, and host Danny Tisdale.

Leah Hawkins, a Harlem resident and soprano sensation, has claimed this year's Kennedy Center Marian Anderson Vocal Award. With a career that commenced at age 9, Leah has performed over 25 operatic roles, including five premieres. Beyond her musical achievements, she's actively involved in organizations like Time in Kids, advocating for arts equality, and serves as a mentor through Utopia Arts, nurturing BIPOC classical artists. Leah's next mission? To teach and mentor at the Harlem School for the Arts, shaping the next generation of talents

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