Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Anyango Yarbo-Davenport, violin

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern

Published August 18, 2017 at 10:03 AM EDT

Praised for her “captivating performance” and “sparkling rich” sound, violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport has appeared twice at Carnegie Hall, both times receiving 1st prizes in international competitions. Her performances can be heard in concert halls in Munich, New York City, Detroit, and Salzburg. Anyango was born and raised in Munich, Germany as the daughter of African-American soprano Africa Yarbo-Davenport and the late Austrian conductor Hans Peter Jillich. She received the Performer’s Certificate Bachelor’s degree from Eastman School of Music and is pursuing the Doctorate Degree.

More information can be found on her website.