Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Joseph Hébert, cello

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern

Published August 16, 2017 at 12:31 PM EDT

Joseph Hébert is a cellist, choral director, and educator, versatile in classical and improvisational styles. He has performed in the U.S, Japan, Africa, and Europe, having shared the concert stage and recording studio with hundreds of artists, including Carlos Santana, Stevie Wonder, Plácido Domingo, Ray Charles, and Jesse Norman. Mr. Hébert is the Assistant Principal Cello of the Oakland Symphony and is on the faculty of California State University East Bay as a Lecturer and Cello Instructor. He recently directed his choirs in Spain, Italy and the Vatican.

More information can be found on his website.