WG Still's Afro-American Symphony: Blues idioms, new instruments, and a uniquely American style
Nov 15, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 74
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Episode description
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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