John Malveaux: American orchestras historically do not program violin concertos by composers of African decent; the Walkers were an exception

Gregory Walker (L) and John Malveaux (R)

John Malveaux of MusicUNTOLD.com writes:

POLITICS of MUSIC

The top American orchestras historically and currently do not program violin concertos by composers of African decent or program violinists or violists of African descent to perform music of any composer.  One notable exception was the Philadelphia Orchestra performance of George Walker's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra featuring Gregory Walker, son of George Walker.  Please listen to interview

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121347117 . Also listen to Albany recording of George Walkers' Concerto for Violin and Orchestra: lll with violinist Gregory Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfWGKuM-fg.  See photo Gregory Walker (left) John Malveaux (right)