Wednesday, February 5, 2014

WQXR Radio, NYC: 1-Hour Specials by Terrance McKnight on Langston Hughes, Hazel Scott & Florence Price, Listen On Demand or Stream Live at WQXR.org


Terrance McKnight (Marco Antonio)

New York Public Radio
"This year, The Grio recognized the contributions of WQXR host Terrance McKnight to this effort by naming him as one of The Grio’s 100 in the arts category.  As a pianist, a former professor at Morehouse, and now as a host at WQXR, the most listened-to classical music station in the country, McKnight is committed to making classical music accessible to everyone."

"In celebration of Black History Month, WQXR will air McKnight’s one-hour specials that explore music in the life of prominent African Americans, including Langston Hughes, Hazel Scott, and Florence Price. All specials can be heard on demand or streamed live at WQXR.org. (On-air schedule below)"

"In addition WQXR has created a quiz and informative timeline about African Americans in classical music."


Broadcast Schedule
February 5 at 10 PM & February 9 at 11 PM
The Price of Admission: A Musical Biography of Florence Beatrice Price



New York Public Radio

WNYC: 93.9 FM|AM 820|WNYC.ORG
WQXR: 105.9 FM|WQXR.ORG
THE GREENE SPACE: THEGREENESPACE.ORG



[Florence B. Price (1887-1953) is profiled at AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works List and a Bibliography by Dr. Dominique-RenĂ© de Lerma, www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com.]

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