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Juneteenth: Sawney Freeman
Season 2 · Episode 76

Juneteenth: Sawney Freeman

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June 19, 20241m 29s

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Show Notes

In honor of Juneteenth, we’re taking the opportunity to examine the life of the newly rediscovered composer and fiddle player Sawney Freeman, who was perhaps the first Black composer to have his work published. As aired on KBACH on June 18th. Music edited and arranged by Anthony Pandolfe Jr., Recorded and mixed by Glenn Goettler. Performed on Saturday February 10, 2024 in New Canaan Conn., by violinists Ilmar Gavilan,  Jonathan Frelix, Briana Almonte,  flautist Jessica Valiente and cellist Paul Vanderwal.