March 22, 2010

William Grant Still, who grew up in Little Rock (Pulaski County), was a nationally and internationally acclaimed composer of symphonic and popular music. As an African American, he broke race barriers and opened opportunities for other minorities. He was a strong advocate for the performance of works by American composers.

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