Margaret Allison Bonds (March 3, 1913 – April 26, 1972) was an American composer and pianist. One of the first black composers and performers to gain recognition in the United States, she is best remembered today for her frequent collaborations with Langston Hughes. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Music Composers
Black composers
Thursday Open Thread: Black Music Composers
George Theophilus Walker (born June 27, 1922) is an African-American composer, the first to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. He received the Pulitzer for his work Lilacs in 1996. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Music Composers
Monday Open Thread: Black Music Composers
William Grant Still (May 11, 1895 – December 3, 1978) was an American composer, who composed more than 150 works, including five symphonies and eight operas. Often referred to as "the Dean" of African-American composers, Still was the first American composer to have an opera produced by the New York City Opera. Still is known most for his first symphony, which was until the … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Music Composers
Monday Open Thread: Black Classical Music Composers
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! This week we'll take a look at Black composers of classical music. IGNATIUS SANCHO … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Classical Music Composers
Saturday Open Thread- Black Composers
This week's open thread theme centered around the accomplishments of black composers. Today I am going to highlight Deidre Murray. Diedre Murray (born November 28, 1951, Brooklyn, New York) is an American cellist and composer specializing in jazz,improvised music, opera, and contemporary classical music. She is also active as a producer, and curator. She lives … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread- Black Composers