Sunday, February 8, 2015

John Malveaux: Listen to the daughter of William Grant Still recall memories of her famous father this week on Classics for Kids

William Grant Still (1895-1978) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works List by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com

John Malveaux of 
writes of a program on which Judith Anne Still speaks of her father, the composer William Grant Still (1895-1978):

William Grant Still was known as the Dean of African-American composers. Learn about his life and music and listen to his daughter recall memories of her famous father this week on Classics for Kids. See http://www.wqxr.org/#!/story/about-william-grant-still/

Thanks
John


Music used within the program (all by William Grant Still):
Danzas de Panama
Indian Moccasin Game
Motherless Child (spiritual)
Garde Piti Mulet La
Afro-American Symphony
Symphony No. 2
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