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Courtesy of the Sphinx Organization
Rooted in social justice and transformation through the
performance arts and classical music, the Sphinx Organization gives
space to Black and Latinx classical musicians around the world from
their Detroit headquarters.
Sphinx Organization artistic director and president Afa Dworkin
(Kevin Kennedy, Sphinx Organization)
Working at the intersection of social justice and the arts, the Sphinx Organization is
an international organization based in Detroit with a foundation rooted
in nurturing the development of classical artists of color.
“We’re looking at the issues of representation, equity and inclusion in society but through the present of the performing arts. Nationally, Black and Latinx musicians represent approximately 4% or so in American orchestras and the numbers are actually quite similar in academic institutions across conservatories and music schools,” says Afa Dworkin, president and artistic director of the Sphinx Organization.
“Part of Sphinx’s work is believing that in our society, music and the
performing arts are a human right and access and participation is
something that should be afforded to a person with an affinity really
without regards to race or a zip code.”
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With their year-round programming, the organization reaches nearly 10,000 people directly and more than 2 million in live and broadcast audiences. Part of that programming extends to its annual Sphinx Competition.
You can stream the 24th Annual Sphinx Competition for free on Saturday, January 30 at 7pm. Watch Here:
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