YourClassical Black History 🇺🇸

YourClassical Black History, a service under the YourClassical umbrella from Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media (APM), is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Black composers and musicians to classical music. The station's primary goal is to showcase historical composers like Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, William Grant Still, and Florence Price, alongside contemporary composers such as Jessie Montgomery and Anthony Davis, addressing the historical imbalance in classical music. The online streaming service promotes diversity and inclusion by presenting curated playlists of orchestral works, chamber music, vocal pieces, and piano music by Black composers. YourClassical Black History serves as an educational resource, raising awareness of the often-overlooked history of Black contributions to the genre and celebrating the excellence and artistry of Black musicians, both performers and composers. While primarily an online station accessible through the YourClassical website and MPR/APM apps, YourClassical Black History may occasionally have programming broadcast on traditional radio stations affiliated with MPR. Special programs and series delve into specific topics related to Black history and classical music, potentially including interviews with composers and documentaries.