William Levi Dawson penned widely-disseminated vocal works and a symphony that earned cheers upon its 1934 debut. His celebrated Negro Folk Symphony then all but disappeared from programs and tracklists—until recently. Read more about its revival here through this partner post from Explore Classical Music!

Composer Florence Beatrice Price has regained her rightful place in the pantheon of orchestral composers, in part through landmark recordings. To launch ArkivMusic's celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we are proud to share this interview on Price's legacy from our partners at Explore Classical Music.

Pianist and leader Lynne Arriale's career has spanned record labels, collaborators, nations, styles, and moods, and her most recent trio project finds her visiting new territory yet again. Revisit her 2018 release with this band, Give Us These Days, and check out all her Challenge Records releases, through ArkivJazz! In this exclusive interview, she discusses the genesis of this record in the context of an illustrious career.