Katherine Dunham, often hailed as the Matriarch of Black Dance, brought African cultures to American dance, like the Haitian dance and Rada traditions that inspired Yanvalou by composer Beth Denisch. Listen today on 91.1, 107.5, 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: the Matriarch of Black Dance
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