CLEAN : Terence Blanchard the jazz trumpeter making opera history

The transcript discusses the global impact of music, the honor and mixed emotions of being the first African American composer to have an opera, and the broader cultural implications of this achievement. It highlights the ongoing struggle for progress in the United States and the role of art in making cultural statements. The speaker also shares the experience of collaborative storytelling and the growth it brings.

What does the speaker imply about the role of art in society?

In what ways does the speaker feel they have grown through their artistic experiences?