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Music, Identity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Chi-chi Nwanoku

Music, Identity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Chi-chi Nwanoku

Update: 2025-03-25
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In this episode, Simon Morris sits down with the renowned double bassist and Chineke! Orchestra founder, Chi-chi Nwanoku. They explore the overlooked legacies of Black composers, the impact of cultural appropriation in music, and the shifting landscape of diversity in classical performance. Chi-chi shares her personal experiences as one of the few black musicians in major orchestras, discusses the barriers facing young musicians of color, and reflects on how visibility and representation are reshaping the industry. From her passion for Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to her work in supporting young talent, this conversation sheds light on the past, present, and future of inclusivity in classical music.

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Music, Identity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Chi-chi Nwanoku

Music, Identity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Chi-chi Nwanoku