Webinar: Reaching the Ears of the Nation: Frederick Douglass’ Narratives and the African American Musical Traditions Join us for this free webinar of the Ensemble for the Romantic Center, to be held on Monday, 7 November, from 5:30 to 7:00pm. We will investigate the repercussions and influence of Frederick Douglass’s narratives of freedom and personhood and their inspirational role in sustaining African American discourses in culture and the arts, with emphasis on the development of an African American classical music tradition and the cultural role of hip hop and rap music in modern American society. This webinar provides context for the upcoming Ensemble for the Romantic Century concert on 17 November. PanelistsJames Melo, Senior-Supervising Editor at the Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM), CUNY Graduate Center, and musicologist for the Ensemble for the Romantic Century. Jason Lee Oakes, Popular Music Editor, Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM), CUNY Graduate Center. Link for RegistrationPlease use the link below to register for the seminar. Once you are registered, you will receive the actual link to join the seminar.Register in advance for this webinar:https://gc-cuny-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oqdJsVuzQhOPjucmgB2fVg