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Open Ears: Get to Know “the Dean of Black Women Composers”.
Explore the life of Undine Smith Moore, a significant 20th-century composer and teacher of spirituals, known as "the Dean of Black Women Composers".
Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance
This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.
Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds
Explore the underappreciated life and work of Margaret Bonds, a pioneering Black composer and pianist, whose music is still being discovered 46 years after her death.
Open Ears: The Trailblazing Journey of Rudolph Dunbar
Explore the life of Rudolph Dunbar, the first Black man to conduct the Berlin and London Philharmonics, his fight for racial equality, and his mysterious career decline.
Gay Guerilla: Julius Eastman Comes to Los Angeles
This article explores the life and work of Julius Eastman, a gay Black American composer who fused jazz and classical music. It discusses his struggle with identity, his unique compositions, and his posthumous recognition.
Nora Holt: Free-Spirited Composer of the Harlem Renaissance
Explore the life of Nora Douglas Holt, a pioneering African-American composer, singer, and critic from the Harlem Renaissance, whose contributions to music remain largely unappreciated.
Open Ears: The Resurrection of Florence B. Price
Explore the life and legacy of Florence B. Price, the first African American woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra, in this Open Ears series by KUSC.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Classical California's special broadcast featuring AAPI musicians and composers on May 13th, 3-5pm.
Classical Californians: Anne Akiko Meyers
Classical Californian violinist Anne Akiko Meyers shares her favorite music pieces, including concertos, film scores, and choral works. She recently released Fandango by Arturo Márquez.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Snare Drum
A look at how the Snare Drum has made it from the battlefield to the concert hall
Classical Californians: Sonia Marie De León de Vega
Conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega is our guest host for Classical Californians
“Trio”: Three Upcoming SoCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events this week in Southern California...
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Timpani (or Kettle Drum)
A look at the Timpani, or Kettle Drum, mainstay of the percussion section!