The story of the life, work, and legacy of Will H. Dixon may be the first major musical rediscovery of the 21st century.

Dear Constant Reader, I’ve been absent from this blog for a while, partly because I needed to recharge, partly because I’m currently...

Speaking Truth to Power In the late nineteenth century, the railroads were the primary means for shipping goods and materials quickly,...

The Conservatory of the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Brings Margaret Bonds’s Civil-Rights Credo to the Home of Dred Scott’s...

Lara Downes's new NPR show "AMPLIFY" interviews visionary Black musicians to offer very real hope in the American crisis of 2020.

After 82 years, the Fantasie nègre that won Florence Price Honorable Mention in the Wanamaker Contest is making a comeback -- finally.

A virtual reunion with college sophomores offers surprises, wisdom, and a snapshot of Hope for a troubled time.

The time is ripe for a thorough exploration of Florence Price's teaching pieces for piano and her influence as a teacher.

The global #BlackLivesMatter marches and Florence Price's spirituals give voice to the power of the cosmos in mandating racial justice.

The arts are where our imagination grows the strange new fruit of new world-views that open the way to a brighter future.