William Grant Still - 3

Born in Mississippi William Grant Still was the first African American composer to have music performed by a major symphony orchestra and the first African American to conduct (lead) a major symphony orchestra ( The Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1936). HIs music has been performed all over the world and is still very popular. Here are some examples:

Afro-American Symphony (first Movement)

Ennanga

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