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In 2008, African-American conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson founded Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, an ensemble of classically trained musicians from diverse…
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Black Music is the story of the Black Experience. It spans across all genres of music and is an important part of American history and culture. This week,…
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Valerie Coleman has written works for The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Library of Congress, and a host of other organizations and ensembles, including the…
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Check out these digital stories from the WRTI Arts Desk that highlight Black artists and composers—from classical and jazz worlds—who have had an…
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On Tuesday, June 2nd at 6 PM, WRTI presented a special live program addressing Black Music as a form of social engagement. Josh Jackson, WRTI’s associate…
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Every moment of every day that you listen to WRTI is a shared cultural experience with many people who do not look like you, don’t live in your…