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The Black Lives Matter movement has been lifted up by many Black artists, but what do people in Canada hear about Black classical artistry?
Today in The Conversation Canada, Gloria Blizzard of University of King’s College, Dalhousie University, and Gillian Turnbull of Ryerson University combine reporting and musicology research to offer insights into the landscape of Black classical musicianship in Canada today.
They share that “Black classical instrumentalists often experience their successes, as well as the subtle and overt blows of anti-Black racism without the support of colleagues and mentors who might help navigate such terrain.” They also share what respect, allyship and support look like — not to mention some beautiful music.
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Susannah Schmidt
Education + Arts Editor
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An orchestra can be a hostile place for a lone Black classical instrumentalist.
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Gloria Blizzard, Dalhousie University; Gillian Turnbull, Ryerson University
The classical music scene in Canada is shaped by histories and hierarchies that reinforce racism and cultural appropriation. Black classical musicians are calling for systemic change.
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