[Elaine Mack]
Richard Greene is the creator of a valuable reference site, "Classical Music Recordings of Black Composers: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to Recorded Works Available on Compact Disc,
1990 to the present," http://astro.temple.edu/~rgreene/BlackComp/ It has long been linked to the Composers of African Descent section of AfriClassical.com. He has also operated an online calendar called “Black Classical Musicians and Concerts,” for Philadelphia and the surrounding area. We received this message from himon Feb. 5, 2010:
“This is to inform you I have been notified that Philly's public broadcasting station WHYY has just booked a show regarding the book Black Classical Musicians in Philadelphia. The book's author, Elaine Mack, developed oral histories spanning four generations of black men and women. Program guests will be Ms. Mack along with two of the book's subjects; David Lofton (piano) and Blanche Burton Lyles (vocal and Marian Anderson Museum). The program, Radio Times (WHYY) with host Marty Moss-Coane, is to be aired Friday, February 12th from 11 a.m. to noon. Also to be available online based on personal listening schedules. Regards, Richard”
Elaine Mack left a post in the Guest Book at AfriClassical.com on Feb. 5:
“I am a cellist, teacher, and author who has just released her first book, Black Classical Musicians in Philadelphia: oral histories covering four generations. The product of 14 years of work, this book consists of personal interviews with Black musicians who were born, bred, educated, or made major contributions to the musical life of Philadelphia. Also included is an extensive historical perspective, photos from private collections and more. Presently, it is available from my website...”
