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American Black Journal

Alex Way

We want to introduce you to Alex Way from Detroit. She’s a 2018 Kresge artist fellow who began playing the violin at the age of 12. Alex is also a singer and songwriter who has performed with acclaimed musicians Marcus Belgrove, al McKenzie, Marion Hayden and Regina Carter. Episode 4848/Segment 3

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