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Nashville's new Black wind symphony aims to inspire a new generation of classical musicians

The Nashville African American Wind Symphony rehearses inside a band room on Tennessee State University’s campus. (Paige Pfleger/WPLN News)
The Nashville African American Wind Symphony rehearses inside a band room on Tennessee State University’s campus. (Paige Pfleger/WPLN News)

The Nashville African American Wind Symphony is entirely made up of Black classical musicians. Its mission is to educate the younger generation of musicians and advocate for musicians of color.

Paige Pfleger of WLPN has the story.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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