America at 250: Courtney Bryan on Black Music

Composer Courtney Bryan discusses the intersection of Black music and American music, surveying the wide range of genres associated with Black artists in the US, including blues, soul, R&B, hip hop, and classical music.
Part of our "America at 250" series, exploring the music of American composers ahead of the country's 250th birthday in 2026. Learn more at boosey.com/America250.
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Music:
House of Pianos, V. Praise House
Composed by Courtney Bryan, arranged for piano and string quintet
Performed by Courtney Bryan, piano, with the Radio Bird Quartet and bassist Max Moran
Performance footage by Madison Productions
Listen to the recording: found.ee/HouseOfPianos
Film by Jesse Yang
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