Aaron Dworkin has cultivated a community through music
American violinist and music educator Aaron Dworkin saw a need to diversify classical music and made it his life’s work. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.
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Edmond Dédé is the first published Creole composer of color
Composer Edmond Dédé is a free Creole of color conductor and violinist from New Orleans. His music took him to Mexico, Algiers and France. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Wynton Marsalis has jazz and classical chops
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is internationally known for his outstanding career in jazz. Many don’t know that he has also found success in classical music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Composer Julia Perry is being brought back from the margins
Composer Julia Perry for years existed only in the margins. Lost to time because of structural racism and sexism in America, her works are finally getting renewed attention. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Errollyn Wallen mixes Central American heritage with Western classical traditions
Composer Errollyn Wallen has had teachers tell her that classical music is ‘not her sort of music’ and has had to deal with being underestimated her whole life. Now she is one of the United Kingdom’s leading composers. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit' speaks to us about racial violence
Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit' is an unforgettable and mesmerizing classic that speaks to racial violence and anti-lynching legislation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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William Dawson never doubted the possibilities of our music
Composer and educator William Dawson dedicated his life to the promotion and cultivation of Black American music traditions. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene
Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis redefined the genre in subtle and caustic ways. While he had great success he was always restless for innovation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Everett McCorvey and the American Spiritual Ensemble keep our heritage alive
Founded in 1995 by Everett McCorvey, the American Spiritual Ensemble teaches about the history and traditions of enslaved people in America through the power of music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.
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