🎥Here is the trailer for Season 4, Episode 4! 🥳I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Ogwo – Concert Pianist, Educator, and Founder & Artistic Director of Juneteenth LP 🎹🎶. In this fascinating conversation, we delved into Nnenna's inspiring project, Juneteenth LP, an extraordinary musical initiative based in the heart of NYC, spotlighting the rich music of the African Diaspora and showcasing exceptionally talented Black classical musicians with a strong emphasis on community-building and outreach.During our conversation, we explored:

• ✨ The journey of Juneteenth LP since its official launch in 2019 and after the pivotal year of 2020 in the Black Lives Matter movement.
• ✨ The details of Nnenna's latest album, "Luminous" - a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, carrying forward her legacy.

Later in the interview, we ventured into a reflective discussion on:

• 🌟 The significance of understanding our purpose as classical musicians in today's society.
• 🌟 The true meaning of inclusion in the classical music industry.

🍿Join the premiere of this fantastic episode with Dr. Ogwo on Tuesday, October 17, at 8:00 pm ET on TPP’s YouTube channel 🎧 This episode's audio will be split into two parts. Part 1 will be released on your favorite podcasting platform simultaneously with the YouTube premiere [Dr. Nnenna Ogwo – Concert Pianist, Educator, and Juneteenth LP's Founder & Artistic Director]Having performed globally, from Europe to the U.S., her mission is to broaden classical music horizons. In 2019, she officially launched the Juneteenth LP, spotlighting the African Diaspora's artistic brilliance through Black classically trained musicians. Her dedication earned her the Chamber Music America Artist Grant in 2022, elevating her Juneteenth celebration to a weeklong NYC event.Dr. Ogwo began her piano journey at age 6, studying at prestigious institutions and receiving accolades like the Fulbright Award. Today, she's a sought-after musician and educator, and her latest album, "Luminous," was released in May 2023.

• 🎹 Please visit https://nnenna.net/ to learn more about Dr. Ogwo and her remarkable musical career.
• 🎶 Please visit https://juneteenthlp.org/ to learn more about Juneteenth LP

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