The trumpeter and composer Russell Gunn will premiere “The Blues and Its People,” a suite inspired by Baraka’s influential text, to mark its 60th anniversary.
WBGO’s Lezlie Harrison talks with trumpeter and composer Russell Gunn about his commissioned piece celebrating Amiri Baraka’s book, Blues People, at the Apollo.
Black History Month Events are taking place across the nation that are recognizing, celebrating and honoring the many contributions of Black Americans.