[Aaron Dworkin]
“CW50′s Black History Month Snapshots highlight people who have had a positive impact in African American past and present.
“Aaron Dworkin: Sphinx Organization Founder
When speaking with our producers about his history, Dworkin said, 'I’m a violinist. I started when I was five years old.'” “Dworkin went on to explain, 'Kids would often say, “You’re not really black … because ‘black’ wouldn’t be playing the violin.”
“Describing The Sphinx Organization, Dworkin said, '[We're] focused on diversity in classical music.' He explained the importance of his work by stating, 'Blacks and Latinos combined represent less than 4% of America’s orchestras.' Aaron concluded by declaring, 'Without music I really can’t imagine where I would be.'” [Aaron Dworkin (b. 1970) is profiled at AfriClassical.com]
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