Reviews
Robert Lee Watt didn't allow racial stereotypes and the low expectations of others to hold him back. From the beginning, the classical musician used that negativity as his fuel to excel... The Black Horn is candid and often humorous. Watt's stories of transcending racial and class discrimination are especially edifying., Certainly there is wisdom to be imparted by a musician of Watt's experience. One has to admire his perseverance and tenacity in remaining with what was obviously a contentious section for so many years., Black Horn takes on the life of Watt with raw honesty, humor, and diversity. Watt describes every situation with precise detail. Nothing is left to the imagination. Through intimate encounters, the feeling of being disrespected by peers, and a lack of support throughout his early years as a musician, Watt evokes the emotions behind what it's like for him to be a successful African-American classical musician., Black Horn takes on the life of Watt with raw honesty, humor, and diversity. Watt describes every situation with precise detail. Nothing is left to the imagination. Through intimate encounters, the feeling of being disrespected by peers, and a lack of support throughout his early years as a musician, Watt evokes the emotions behind what it's like for him to be a successful African-American classical musician., Robert Lee Watt didn't allow racial stereotypes and the low expectations of others to hold him back. From the beginning, the classical musician used that negativity as his fuel to excel... The Black Horn is candid and often humorous. Watt's stories of transcending racial and class discrimination are especially edifying.