A Music Legacy: Three Centuries of the African Diaspora with Alexander Wu and his Piano Trio

Music of the African diaspora showcases the vast contributions to music by Africans and the descendants of enslaved Africans around the world. Pianist and music arranger Alexander Wu and his trio (violin and cello) bring together tradition and history with its modern-day influence and cultural relevance. A universal celebration in the beauty and diversity of its diasporic music and culture not to be missed. Featuring the music of "Blind" Tom Wiggins, Harry T. Burleigh, Florence B. Price, Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington, Modesta Bor, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, R. Nathaniel Dett, Tania León, William Grant Still, Herbie Hancock, Nina Simone, Sam Cooke and more. Registration required.