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African American Film Critics Association and Grammy Museum Partner to Spotlight Intersection of Music and Storytelling


The year-long collaboration will feature musical performances, panel discussions, educational clinics, and TED Talk-style lectures in downtown L.A.

“So many people are unaware of the role that music plays in so many of the things that we see and do each day,” AAFCA co-founder Gil Robertson said in a statement. In early December, the program launched its inaugural event with a panel discussion featuring the musical teams behind The Color Purple and Origin. The session included The Color Purple composer Kris Bowers, songwriters Denisia “Blu” Andrew and Brittany “Chi” Coney, executive producer Stephen Bray, and director Blitz Bazawule.

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