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American Black Journal
23rd Annual Sphinx Competition/Cass Tech Harp Program
Season 48
Episode 6
Taking a look at the power of diversity and inclusion in the arts with The Sphinx Organization, which will soon hold the 23rd annual Sphinx competition for young classical musicians of color. Plus, Detroit Performs reports on the historic Harp and Vocal program at Detroit's Cass Technical High School. Episode 4806
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