African American musicians
Found in 62 Collections and/or Records:
Abdul, Raoul, 1973 - 1990
Abraham K. Adzinyah lectures at the University of Connecticut.
Abrams, Muhal Richard, 1983 April 5
Composer and pianist Muhal Richard Abrams lectured April 5, 1983 at the University of Connecticut (2015-0002/RR97).
RR 97 Hale Smith introduces jazz musician Muhal Richard Abrams. Mr. Abrams spoke about his personal background and continued on with the creation of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).
Adzenyah, Abraham , 1984 - 1985
Ahmad Jamal and Eugene Redmond lecture at the University of Connecticut
Babatunde "Mike" Olatunji lectures and performs at the University of Connecticut
Bill Cole lectures at the University of Connecticut
Bland, Ed, 1982 September 28
Composer and musical director Ed Bland lectured at the University of Connecticut on 9/28/1982 (2015-0002/RR105).
Bown, Patti, 1974 - 1989
Budd Johnson lecture at the University of Connecticut
Calvo, Lisa and Danny (Washington Calvo Duo), 1988 April 12
Lisa and Danny Calvo, respectively a harpist and flautist, lectured together on 4/12/1988 (2015-0002/RR114). The Calvos introduced the selections they planned to perform beginning with "Sonata in D."
Cavanaugh, Inez , 1972 November 14
Jazz and pop singer Inez Cavanaugh lectured on 11/14/1972 (2015-0002/RR116).
Cole, Bill, 1977 - 1988
Dorothy Rudd and Kermit Moore lecture at the University of Connecticut
Ed Bland lectures and performances at the University of Connecticut
Eddie Moore lectures at the University of Connecticut
Ensemble, Osborn Minimum Security Facility performance
Florence Robinson lectures at the University of Connecticut
Frederick King lectures at the University of Connecticut
Hale Smith lectures at the University of Connecticut
Harris, Hilda , 1974 December 3
Opera singer Hilda Harris spoke on 12/3/1974 (2015-0002/RR176). Harris is well-known for being one of the first African Americans to play “trouser” roles in the mezzo soprano repertoire. Harris has taught at Howard University (1991-1994), the Chautauqua Institute for sixteen years, maintained a private studio in New York City, and is currently teaching at Sarah Lawrence College as well as the Manhattan School of Music College.