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Florence Price: Battling Racism, Sexism, and Paving a Path for Black Women in Music

Florence Price: Battling Racism, Sexism, and Paving a Path for Black Women in Music

Update: 2025-03-10
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In this episode we explore the remarkable life of Florence Price, the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra. From her early days in Little Rock to her groundbreaking works in Chicago, this episode paints a portrait of a pioneering artist who left an undeniable mark on both American music and the fight for equality.


Featuring Music from The Art Song Project: https://theartsongproject.com/florence-b-price/

Soprano - Hélène Lindqvist

Piano - Philipp Vogler

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Florence Price: Battling Racism, Sexism, and Paving a Path for Black Women in Music

Florence Price: Battling Racism, Sexism, and Paving a Path for Black Women in Music

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