Saturday, November 7, 2015

Armonk Daily Voice: [Obiora] Anekwe will have a reading and book signing of The Adventures of Blind Tom at Barnes and Noble in White Plains on Nov. 21.

Obiora Anekwe
(Pace University)

Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins (1849-1908) was an African American pianist and composer. He was a blind and autistic slave who nevertheless was a musical genius. He is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a complete Works List by the late Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma, http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com

Pace Teaching Fellow Brings African Experiences To Life In His Work

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