Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Roland Hayes

Black History Month: Lesser-Known Musicians

Feb. 14, 2023
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Though Black composers gained recognition for being the first to in their field, there are still many Black composers who didn’t gain a large national following. This week on Take Note, we recognize those composers who made an impact though not remembered in the history books.

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Joseph Boulogne (Chevalier de Saint-Georges) – Overture from The Anonymous Lover

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