Castle of Our Skins - Ashleigh Gordon
Melanated Moments in Classical Music
Melanated Moments in Classical Music
Castle of Our Skins - Ashleigh Gordon
Oct 06, 2021 Season 3 Episode 8
Classical Music Indy

Angela and Joshua wrap up Season Three with a flourish by speaking with solo and collaborative violist Ashleigh Gordon. She is recognized internationally as an effective social change agent through education. Ashleigh reflects on her journey as a musician and how she endeavors to center and celebrate the works of Black artists and composers through her Boston-based organization, Castle of Our Skins.

Featured Music:
"The Negro Speaks of River" by Margaret Bonds, arranged by Ashleigh Gordon
"Vivace from String Quartet No. 1" by Adolphus Hailstork

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