Composing as a Citizen of the World with Tania León

Melanated Moments in Classical Music

Melanated Moments in Classical Music
Composing as a Citizen of the World with Tania León
Oct 26, 2022 Season 5 Episode 2

Joshua and Angela share the rich musical and cultural legacy of composer, pianist, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Kennedy Center Honors Inductee Tania León. A self-professed ‘citizen of the world,' Leon defies classification while elevating the significant contributions from her Afro-Cuban, Nigerian, Chinese, and French heritage.

Featured Music:
"Prelude No. 1: Sorpressa"
"Alegre" by Tania León
"Stride," featuring the New York Philharmonic

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