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Willard Jenkins on his new book, "Ain't But a Few of Us: Black Music Writers Tell Their Story"

November 22, 2022 • The Jazz Journalists Association • Season 1 • Episode 12

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Willard Jenkins discussed his new book "Ain't But a Few of Us: Black Music Writers Tell Their Story" with host Susan Brink. The title will be released on December 2, 2022 on Duke University Press.

Willard Jenkins is an independent arts consultant, concerts and festivals artistic director/curator, producer, writer and editor under his Open Sky banner. Willard Jenkins’ current activity includes festival, and concert series planning/development, artistic direction/curating, arts organization and artist consulting, music journalism/editing, teaching, and broadcast work. https://www.openskyjazz.com/about/willard-jenkins/

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