D-Composed celebrates Black composers from past, present and future
A group of Black classically trained musicians called D-Composed have made it their mission to celebrate the work of Black composers from the past, present and future.
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A group of Black classically trained musicians called D-Composed have made it their mission to celebrate the work of Black composers from the past, present and future.
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ideo posted to social media shows damage left behind after a tornado touched down in Southern Illinois.
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