On Mar 13, 1914: Jazz bandleader, composer James Reese Europe explains the significance of his ‘Clef Club Symphony Orchestra’ as a vehicle for showcasing the unique musical heritage of Black composers and musicians, a style distinct from mainstream music. He stated: “we colored people have our own music that is a part of us, a part of our souls, created by the sufferings and miseries of our race”.
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