Florence Price
Florence Price was a trailblazing African American composer and pianist, recognized as the first African American woman to have her music performed by a major U.S. orchestra. Her compositions blend classical music with African American spirituals and folk elements, and she faced significant challenges in her career due to racial and gender prejudice, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy in the world of classical music.
Born on Apr 09, 1887 (138 years old)
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Florence Price battled prejudice against her gender and color as the first African American woman to have her music performed by a major US orchestra.
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