Conversations in African American Music

Series produced by WGTE Public Media

Caption: Dr. Louise Toppin
Dr. Louise Toppin 

Dr. Louise Toppin, noted soprano and professor of voice at the University of Michigan, is our guide for a celebration of some of our most historically significant African American composers.

Produced by WGTE Public Media with the University of Michigan, this series includes thirteen 59:00 self-contained episodes, each focused on a particular composer or group of composers.

Composers featured include Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Julia Perry, and William Grant Still. Dr. Toppin also covers topics from Third Stream to the National Association of Negro Musicians.


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Florence Price
From: WGTE Public Media
Series: Conversations in African American Music
Caption: Florence Price, Credit: Public Domain
Dr. Louise Toppin examines the life and music of trailblazing composer Florence Price.

  • Added: Aug 28, 2023
  • Length: 59:00