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Black Composers Showcased In New Choral Anthology

A new anthology of choral music features works composed exclusively by black composers. Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) and edited by the conductor, educator and composer Marques L. A. Garrett, The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers highlights...

Orchestra Noir Brings Black Excellence to Atlanta

It’s a nippy autumn afternoon in Atlanta. Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers is pacing about the semi-desolate Atlanta Symphony Hall, grinning warmly and nodding to his bandmates as they unpack their instruments. Polishing. Tuning. More polishing. He takes a seat...

Spotlight Panel: Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues

“It’s great that Mr. Armstrong is finally getting his just due,” reveals director Sacha Jenkins when asked about the overwhelmingly positive response to his documentary “Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blues.” The Apple TV+ film holds a perfect 100% rating from critics on...