Tenor Noah Stewart has the distinction of being the first Black musician to make it to No. 1 on Britain's classical music charts (in the spring 2012, with his self-titled album Noah). This was, like so many other seeming overnight sensations, after many years of training and struggling to find his own voice. His debut album on Decca encompassed the diversity of his interests and adaptability, covering opera, gospel music, popular songs, and more. Stewart's confidence and ability to deliver in a variety of styles, plus his story, are making him a favorite with crossover audiences even as his operatic career takes off. ~ Patsy Morita