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Paving a New Future For Classical Music

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Published: March 20, 2022 by VPR Producer

Less than 2% of all classical musicians are African American. Despite a push for more diversity and inclusion in recent years, the industry largely remains the same in makeup. Two classical music experts join us this week to help us understand the barriers for entry into classical music and how those in the field are helping younger populations gain exposure and greater access to the genre.


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  • Brendan Slocumb, professional violinist, music educator, author of The Violin Conspiracy.
  • Afa S. Dworkin, president, artistic director, Sphinx.

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  • Sphinx Organization
  • About Me — Brendan Slocumb
  • Classical Music Had A Race Problem 20 Years Ago. It Still Does | Cognoscenti
Program #: 22-12segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Career| Culture and the Arts| Diversity| Education| Employment and Workplace Issues| Equal Employment| Inequality| Literature and Writing| Music| Music Industry| Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations| Race and IdentityGuests - Afa Dworkin| Brendan SlocumbBooks & Publications - The Violin ConspiracyHost - Marty PetersonProducers - Amirah Zaveri| Jason Dickey
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