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Booker Rowe, Trailblazing Philadelphia Orchestra Violinist, Dies at 85
Episode 2656
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
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Booker Rowe, a trailblazing violinist who became the first Black musician to perform with The Philadelphia Orchestra, died July 31 at age 85. During his five-decade career, he broke racial barriers, performed with major artists and taught the next generation of musicians.
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