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Arts Appreciation: Long Overdue — Homage to Julius Eastman, Fierce Black Queen Iconoclast

July 26, 2022

Posted in Commentary, Featured, Jazz, Music

Scorned and consigned to oblivion in his day, Julius Eastman is finally being celebrated for his unabashed talent and the sheer audacity of his inimitable genius. Brava diva!

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