
The Illharmonic Orchestra’s performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group’s leaders speak with NPR’s Juana Summers about how they build community around their high-energy performances and represent musicians and audiences in spaces where they may have not traditionally felt welcomed.
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