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WG Still's Afro-American Symphony: Blues idioms, new instruments, and a uniquely American style

WG Still's Afro-American Symphony: Blues idioms, new instruments, and a uniquely American style

Update: 2022-11-15
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This symphony takes its inspiration from the blues in the 1920s, which were much different than the blues we typically hear today. Join us to learn how Still uniquely brought different styles of music together, new instruments in the orchestra, and his motivation.  

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WG Still's Afro-American Symphony: Blues idioms, new instruments, and a uniquely American style

WG Still's Afro-American Symphony: Blues idioms, new instruments, and a uniquely American style

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