In 1933 she overcame prejudice to become the first black female composer to have her work performed by a major orchestra. The rhythms in this music originated in West Africa. Florence Price took ...

In 1933 she overcame prejudice to become the first black female composer to have her work performed by a major orchestra. Florence Price’s mother was a music teacher and encouraged young ...

The award-winning Catalyst Quartet is on a mission to celebrate unity and amplify the voices of underrepresented composers.