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Julius Eastman composed music that challenged oppressive stereotypes

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Nov 16, 2023

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Composer and pianist Julius Eastman’s personal philosophy was, “To be what I am to the fullest.” A graduate of the Curtis Institute, his music was highly acclaimed and challenged racist and homophobic stereotypes. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Nov 16, 2023

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Rhapsody in Black, from YourClassical, is an ecstatic exploration of classical music that’s aesthetically and uncompromisingly Black. Join host Tesfa Wondemagegnehu as he examines the impact of Black composers and performers on the genre.

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Bassist Joseph Conyers aims to help young musicians ignite change in their communities by Rhapsody in Black
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Julius Eastman composed music that challenged oppressive stereotypes by Rhapsody in Black
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Duke Ellington defied mid-20th century labels with 'The Queen's Suite' by Rhapsody in Black
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Composer Jonathan Bailey Holland aims to reshape how music is taught and understood by Rhapsody in Black
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Grammy winner Jon Batiste recounts his life in 'American Symphony' by Rhapsody in Black
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Hazel Scott 'jazzed up the classics' and stood up against segregation by Rhapsody in Black
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Andre 3000 is a musician who never stops exploring by Rhapsody in Black
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Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a young and promising classical music superstar by Rhapsody in Black
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Duke Ellington's 'Black, Brown, and Beige' fused jazz with classical orchestration by Rhapsody in Black
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Damien Geter is 'breaking down the barriers of what classical music should be' by Rhapsody in Black
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Omar Thomas composes music rooted in Black and LGBTQIA+ liberation and affirmation by Rhapsody in Black
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Paul Freeman meets MLK by Rhapsody in Black
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Black Violin mixes hip-hop and classical to create an unabashedly Black sound by Rhapsody in Black
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Conductor Kellen Gray brings music from the African diaspora into concert halls by Rhapsody in Black
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Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes by Rhapsody in Black
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Organist Alcee Chriss III is breaking down barriers in classical music by Rhapsody in Black
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Woman-powered trio String Queens making a difference in the world by Rhapsody in Black
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Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods pushes boundaries of classical music by Rhapsody in Black
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Composer Jessie Montgomery uses music to connect with the world by Rhapsody in Black
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Composer Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson was an advocate for the Black Community by Rhapsody in Black
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Composer Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson was an advocate for the Black Community by Rhapsody in Black
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Organist Alcee Chriss III is breaking down barriers in classical music by Rhapsody in Black
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Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods pushes boundaries of classical music by Rhapsody in Black
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Black Violin mixes hip-hop and classical to create an unabashedly Black sound by Rhapsody in Black
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Woman-powered trio String Queens making a difference in the world by Rhapsody in Black
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Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes by Rhapsody in Black
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Composer Jessie Montgomery uses music to connect with the world by Rhapsody in Black
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Omar Thomas composes music rooted in Black and LGBTQIA+ liberation and affirmation by Rhapsody in Black
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Conductor Kellen Gray brings music from the African diaspora into concert halls by Rhapsody in Black
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Paul Freeman meets MLK by Rhapsody in Black
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Andre 3000 is a musician who never stops exploring by Rhapsody in Black
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Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a young and promising classical music superstar by Rhapsody in Black
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Damien Geter is 'breaking down the barriers of what classical music should be' by Rhapsody in Black
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Duke Ellington's 'Black, Brown, and Beige' fused jazz with classical orchestration by Rhapsody in Black
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Hazel Scott 'jazzed up the classics' and stood up against segregation by Rhapsody in Black
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Grammy winner Jon Batiste recounts his life in 'American Symphony' by Rhapsody in Black
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Bassist Joseph Conyers aims to help young musicians ignite change in their communities by Rhapsody in Black
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Duke Ellington defied mid-20th century labels with 'The Queen's Suite' by Rhapsody in Black
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Julius Eastman composed music that challenged oppressive stereotypes

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