Before bebop ushered in the age of trios and quartets, large outfits dominated the scene. Now a new generation of players are bringing back the tradition – and its sense of community
From informal congregations to consciousness-shifting protests, both chosen and familial gatherings of Black people remain a source of communal power. […] The post Respecting the legacy and sacredness of Black family reunions appeared first on TheGrio.
The month of May with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra feels like a glyph on “Camelot,” when Queen Guenevere wonders, “what do the simple folk do, when the world turns sour?”
“Apparently without knowledge — or in willful ignorance — of these critiques, the speakers at the event glorified Dvořák, Gershwin, and Ives, with “Black classical music” added as an apparent afterthought, perhaps an attention-grabbing headline to maximize attendance.”