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Posts tagged ‘William Grant Still’
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
Latest Podcast Episode! William Grant Still, Dean of African-American Composers

Our latest podcast episode is a brief exploration into the life and music of William Grant Still, Dean of African-American Composers.

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Composer of the Week: William Grant Still

Because composers rule, we’re starting a new tradition of publishing a post honoring a different composer each week. First up is William Grant Still, an African-American composer and Salon97 fan favorite! b. May 11, 1895 in Woodville, Mississippi d. December 3, 1978 in Los Angeles, California The first African-American to conduct a major symphony orchestra [...]

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
A New Charity

A charity is being established in honor of William Grant Still–a composer from Mississippi who always wanted to help children from his home state. Finally, his dream comes true.