Introduction
Contemporary classical music is a field overrun with socially conscious and politically liberal musicians. Moreso, the community pays great attention to the need to increase diversity for minority composers, but do people of color see those benefits? If musicians today put so much effort into increasing diversity in their programming, then why are there so few composers of color? While white minority composers see progress, people of color are left behind.
The field of Western classical music as an institution suppresses Black and brown voices while utilizing tokenism to prevent public outcry and protest.
The Problem: Western Classical Music is Rooted in White Supremacy
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by Nebal Maysaud | Composer | USA