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For Black History Month, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist of music by black composers for his guest, podcaster, pole dance teacher and writer Kelechi.

For Black History Month, Linton Stephens mixes a classical playlist of music by black composers for his guest, the writer, pole dance teacher and host of the 'Say Your Mind' podcast, Kelechi Okafor.

Kelechi's playlist:

Anthony R. Green - The Green Double: II. Dance Reflections
Fred Onovwerosuoke - 24 Studies in African Rythms: Study no.24 'Raging River Dance 2'
Margaret Bonds - What Lips My Lips Have Kissed
Joseph Bologne - Symphony in G major op.11 no.1 (1st movement)
Ysaye Maria Barnwell - We Are
Avril Coleridge-Taylor - Sussex Landscape op.27 (1st movement)

Classical Fix is a podcast aimed at opening up the world of classical music to anyone who fancies giving it a go. Each week, Linton mixes a bespoke playlist for his guest, who then joins him to share their impressions of their new classical discoveries. Linton Stephens is a bassoonist with the Chineke! Orchestra and has also performed with the 91Èȱ¬ Philharmonic, Halle Orchestra and Opera North, amongst many others.

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 31 Oct 2022 00:00

Music Played

  • Anthony R. Green

    The Green Double: II. Dance Reflections

    Performer: Orlando Cela. Orchestra: Lowell Chamber Orchestra.
    • Navona Records.
  • Fred Onovwerosuoke

    Raging River Dance 2 (24 Studies in African Rhythms)

    Performer: Rebeca Omordia.
    • HERITAGE.
  • Margaret Bonds

    What Lips My Lips Have Kissed

    Performer: Lara Downes. Singer: Nicole Cabell.
    • RISING SUN RECORDS.
  • Chevalier de Saint-Georges Joseph Bologne

    Symphony in G Op 11 no 1: 1st movement

    Orchestra: Český Komorní Orchestr. Conductor: Michael Halász.
    • Naxos.
  • Ysaye Maria Barnwell

    We Are

    Performer: Craig Hella Johnson. Choir: Company of Voices.
    • Conspirare.
  • Avril Coleridge-Taylor

    Sussex Landscape: I. Largo

    Orchestra: Chineke! Orchestra. Conductor: Roderick Cox.
    • Chineke! Records.

Broadcast

  • Mon 31 Oct 2022 00:00

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