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Writer and concert violinist Rosalyn Story's new book, "Sing Her Name," interweaves the lives of two Black women singers living more than a century apart. In the book, a present-day young singer facing struggles stumbles upon an extraordinarily successful, but mostly forgotten, singer (based on the soprano Sissieretta Jones). In learning about her life and the hardships she suffered, the young woman finds life-altering inspiration and guidance. Story joins Nancy Pearl to discuss the new novel, her previous books, and her passionate interest in elevating Black women to their rightful place in the annals of American music.