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Sesame Street - Buzzing song (Denyce Graves)

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Uploaded by on Jul 10, 2007

The opera star leads Muppets in an antennae-headed song.

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  • To the people mentioning Denyce Graves being black:

    Little kids don't care about race — it's simply a non issue. The presentation is about the music, which is something everyone should be enchanted with.

    I suppose it could very well have *something* to do with her being black, but I would wager, much more riskily, that they simply hired her for her prominent performances, talent and evidently, her ability to work well in a childrens' setting.

    The point: music > race. By a lot.

  • I LOVE THIS! As a music educator, I am proud to see Sesame Street giving children life-long experiences like Opera and African American artist in a positive way. Kudos to this program!

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  • @seanrichspiv As a classical singer, I can tell you I went into music inspired hearing Ms Horne sing on Sesame street and thought it was the most beautiful sound I had ever heard. I never became a star like these world class folks, but singing continues to be my passion.

  • In case anyone is wondering, the music is the Fly Duet (Duo de la mouche) from Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld (Orphée aux Enfers).

  • @hereforbewbies Actually, kids do--by about 6. Kids aren't colorblind, and that's when achievement gaps start, which is why it's so important to have visible role models.

  • buzzing song

  • my 2 year old loves this. what a wonderful way to introduce opera to children. i'm a country music fan, but my son will enjoy everything, thank you for the post.

  • Black people are sincere, kind, and talented. Denyce represents this positive stereotype of the black. Watching this video clip, I wish to have a lot of Black friends who would fill my days with joyful melodies, liveliness, friendship, and sincerity. By the way, I am Asian.

  • lol

  • WHY AM I WATCHING THIS?

  • Great voice:)

  • lol, 1:41 - 1:45, the muppets have that "...DANG!" awestruck look. Haha, great singing

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