Art by Camilla Franklin
Samuel Rodney Browne
Great musicians aren’t just born knowing how to play their instruments. On today’s episode, Nimene learns about one of the greatest music teachers of all time, jazz musician Samuel Rodney Browne, who broke the color barrier for Black teachers in the secondary schools of Los Angeles. Featuring an interview between modern-day jazz legend Kamasi Washington and a saxophonist in the 6th grade named Elijah.
Extension Activity for Educators
Every episode features an extension activity with an activity for kids to celebrate our unsung heroes and learn more about their history!
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The song ‘Samuel Rodney Brown’ was written by Nimene Wureh, produced by Stro Elliot and associate produced and vocal directed by Eric Gersen.
