Learning About and Supporting Black Musicians

In light of the current events and the issue of racism in this country that is being highlighted right now, we have compiled a list of resources to learn about and support Black artists, particularly Black musicians. 

Where to donate

Here is a list of organizations and nonprofits that support Black artists: 
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/where-to-donate-black-lives-matter-1879701 

The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts has additional information and resources: 
https://4caapa.org/ 

Black musicians in music history

Root of African American Music: 
https://music.si.edu/spotlight/african-american-music/roots-of-african-american-music

The Evolution of African American Music: 
https://www.unf.edu/uploadedFiles/committee/AAFSA/The%20Evolution%20of%20African-American%20Music.pdf

Black Composers Who Made Classical Music History:
ttps://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/black-composers-who-made-classical-music-history/

African Heritage in Classical Music: 
http://chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/index.html

Russell Thomas on Diversity, Activism, and Blackface in Opera: 
https://www.coc.ca/coc-news1?entryid=19173&fbclid=IwAR0E3Iye2zB-_QnVfEF1KhXSmv28fwAADuTvYuRad83Na098E00o7NeOUCk 

The Birth of American Music Podcast: 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/06/podcasts/1619-black-american-music-appropriation.html?action=click&module=audio-series-bar&region=header&pgtype=Article&fbclid=IwAR3Xz7zDeXfva0v64jToQB13TMUixBdWcP-7Hs-QNiQkXzorVBiwXLsGGDQ

Black composers in American Classical Music: 
https://www.facebook.com/stephenjeanie/photos/pcb.3071716352872025/3071704579539869/?type=3&theater


Where to shop

Black owned music and book shops: 
https://www.supportblackowned.com/category/56-musical-instruments
https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/black-owned-vinyl-record-stores.html  
https://aalbc.com/bookstores/index.php?statename=Massachusetts