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Early in the 20th century, in which has been named the Great Migration, millions of Black southerners moved North, looking for opportunity and an escape from Jim Crow. The vibrant jazz community centered around Chicago is well-known. But like all people, African Americans have diverse interests and music is no exception. In this mini episode based on our full episode, “Not Forgotten Anymore,” we focus on Black composers of concert music who thrived in Chicago.
Check out the full episode show notes for links and information.