Record #:

28912

Author(s):

Lindeman, Tim

Abstract:

William Grant Still was the most celebrated African American classical composer in the United States, and had a profound influence on musicians. In honor of his one-hundredth birthday, arts organizations throughout North Carolina are celebrating Still and his music. The Eastern Music Festival featured lectures and performances of Still’s works.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 11 Issue 1, Summer/Fall 1995, p1-3, por

Subject(s):

African American musicians; Composers