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Noah Stewart becomes first black musician to top classical album chart

Singer from Harlem, New York, goes straight to top of UK chart with his debut albumA tenor singer from Harlem, New York, who used to be a receptionist at the city's famous Carnegie Hall, has become the first black singer to top the UK classical album chart in its 25-year history, his record company has said.Noah Stewart, 31, who completed his debut run at London's Royal Opera House in Judith Weir's Miss Fortune last week, went straight to the No 1 slot with his debut album Noah.The 31-year-old, ...

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18:00 on April 1 2012

Noah Stewart becomes first black musician to top classical album chart

Guardian Music — Singer from Harlem, New York, goes straight to top of UK chart with his debut albumA tenor singer from Harlem, New York, who used to be a receptionist at the city's famou... more info