There are thousands of celebrated and prodigiously talented classical principals, composers and performers of African descent throughout the world. Yet, their opportunities to grace concert stages of major American orchestras are rare to non-existent. The Colour of Music Festival’s mission is reversing this trend.

The Colour of Music Festival offers a musical kaleidoscope highlighting the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture.

Here is the 2021 schedule of the Charleston’s Festival virtual events:

• Percussion Spotlight: Mayuzumi
  Wednesday, February 3 @ 7:30 pm

• Ebony and Ivory Piano Spotlight: Kyle P. Walker & Lawrence Quinnett
  Thursday, February 4 @ 7:30 pm

• Dohnanyi String Trio
  Friday, February 5 @ 7:30 pm

• Mendelssohn Octet
  Saturday, February 6 @ 7:30 pm

• Literary Spotlight: Dean Dixon: Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad
  Wednesday, February 10 @ 7:30 pm

• Spotlight: Double Bass
  Thursday, February 11 @ 7:30 pm

• Porgy & Bess Fantasy
  Friday, February 12 @ 7:30 pm

• Brahms Piano Quintet
  Saturday, February 13 @ 7:30 pm

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–Tidelines Editors