Joshua and Angela sit down with Musical America's Composer of the Year, Jessie Montgomery. Violinist, educator, and one of the 21st-century's premier composers, Montgomery sheds light on her musical upbringing and her social awakening as a composer of color in a field that is still all too reticent to uplift and highlight the contributions in classical music from the African diaspora. 

Featured Music:
"Starburst" by Jessie Montgomery, feat. Minnesota Orchestra
"Smoke" from Break Away by Jessie Montgomery, feat. PUBLIQuartet
"Banner" by Jessie Montgomery, feat. Catalyst Quartet

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