Opera to TikTok: The Changing Meaning of “Diva” (1800–2020s)
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Trace the evolution of the “diva” figure from 19th-century opera stars to 21st-century pop icons. What stays the same? What changes?
Opera to TikTok: The Changing Meaning of “Diva” (1800–2020s)
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This mini-episode explores how the word “diva” evolved over 200 years from opera superstardom to pop music icons to everyday vocal creators on TikTok. We trace how changes in technology, media, and culture transform who gets to hold power through voice.
