WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZ – Boise Chronicle

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Meet the ‘Orchestra of the Street’ Bringing Classical Music to Rio’s Favelas

July 26, 2019July 28, 2019WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZComments Off

In a city known for samba, “nobody expects a black, poor woman to play the violin.”

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surfacing: Preserving Black American History Through Song in the Dominican Republic

November 30, 2018December 1, 2018WALTER THOMPSON-HERNÁNDEZComments Off

For older community members, ranging in age from 80 to 104, passing down church hymns is a way to teach the youth about their rich and unique history.