Talk to explore ‘the age of jazz’

World-class clarinettist Emma Johnson is to illustrate the origins of the music genre on February 26

World-class clarinettist Emma Johnson will be talking about ‘The Age of Jazz’ at the next AsinMalta public lecture, being held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, St Julian’s, on February 26 at 6.30pm.

At the end of the 19th century, New Orleans was a busy port welcoming ships and sailors from all over the world bringing with them many diverse styles of music. It was also one of the few places in the US where the music of the slave population was not just tolerated but openly enjoyed by black and white communities alike.

Read more about the event on Times2.

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