William Grant Still and Valerie Coleman

Black History Month

Feb. 18
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February is Black History Month, and today we’re learning about two remarkable composers: William Grant Still and Valerie Coleman. As aired on KBACH on February 18.

Featured in this episode:

William Grant Still – Afro-American Symphony
Valerie Coleman – Umoja

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