In 1934, William Dawson's Negro Folk Symphony was the first major symphony by an African American to be performed in Carnegie Hall. Our music today includes the first recording of the symphony conducted by Leopold Stokowski. Tune in at 9 a.m. on 91.1 and 107.5 FM and our music stream.
From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they've selected.
Listen today: It's Juneteenth!
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