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William Grant Still has been called the Dean of Afro-American composers. Judith Anne Still, the composer's daughter, talks with Naomi Lewin about her father's life, and the difficulty he faced in the first half of 20th century America as a black man writing classical music.
The Music of Freedom
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Special: A Conversation with Judith Ann Still
The daughter of William Grant Still, Judith Anne Still, now dedicates herself to getting her father's music recorded and played by orchestras. Listen to her talk about her father.
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