The Dean - William Grant Still
03/18/20 • 14 min
On our debut episode of Melanated Moments in Classical Music, Joshua introduces us to one of his favorite composers, William Grant Still. Known as the Dean of African American Composers, his Africa Suite transports the listener to the dawn of time and the cradle of civilization. Joshua and Angela discuss the piece’s second movement, Land of Romance as well as cartoons, relationships, and defying stereotypes.
Featured Music:
"Africa II: Land of Romance" by William Grant Still
On our debut episode of Melanated Moments in Classical Music, Joshua introduces us to one of his favorite composers, William Grant Still. Known as the Dean of African American Composers, his Africa Suite transports the listener to the dawn of time and the cradle of civilization. Joshua and Angela discuss the piece’s second movement, Land of Romance as well as cartoons, relationships, and defying stereotypes.
Featured Music:
"Africa II: Land of Romance" by William Grant Still
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Melanated Moments in Classical Music - The Dean - William Grant Still
Transcript
Joshua Thompson:
Welcome to Melanated Moments in Classical Music. I'm your cohost, Joshua Thompson.
Angela Brown:
And I'm Angela Brown. And we're here to introduce and reintroduce you to melanated masterpieces, written and performed by, for and about black people.
Joshua Thompson:
That is correct. From light bright to midnight, there's a whole lot of people.
Angela Brown:
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