Joshua and Angela discuss the pioneering work of Harry Burleigh and how he directly influenced the sound of American music and paved the way into the traditional classical music space for the Black artists and composers who followed him. We are introduced to one of Burleigh's non-choral works, Southland Sketches for violin and piano, and a rare recording of Burleigh singing Go Down, Moses.
Featured Music:
"Southland Sketches" performed by Harry T. Burleigh
"Go Down, Moses" performed by Harry T. Burleigh, recorded in 1919
