John McLaughlin Williams: 'Celeste had them mesmerized by the story of her grandfather.'

[Public Radio International co-host Celeste Headlee shares with Lawton Elementary students stories about her grandfather, William Grant Still on Jan. 13.]

On Jan. 16, 2012 AfriClassical posted: “A2Schools.org: PRI Co-HostCeleste Headlee, Conductor John McLaughlin Williams & SingerDaniel Washington in Ann Arbor Jan. 13.”

Today Maestro John McLaughlinWilliams writes:

“Thanks Bill. There was a large crowd present at Lawton School for this, and Celeste had them mesmerized by the story of her grandfather. She also sang two songs by Still (accompanied by me) and I played Here's One in its violin arrangement. I was accompanied by Dan Tolly, (Lawton's inspirational music teacher) who put this entire event together and also invited Celeste and me to participate.

Best,

JMW”