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Backstage Pass with Jonathan Rhodes & Friends--1/11 & 1/13/19

Every year, the William Warfield Scholarship Fund hosts a concertfeaturing the current recipient, along with several other African-American artists in Rochester. Just two days before the concert, Jonathan Rhodes, who currently holds the scholarship, chats with Backstage Pass host Julia Figueras.  Joining Jonathan in song are Jazmine Saunders, Alexis Peart, and Marcus Jefferson, all classmates at the Eastman School of Music. Thomas Warfield, the historian for WWSF, also joins the conversation. Friday, January 11 at 1 PM, with an encore Sunday, January 13 at 1 PM.

A Strong Memorial baby and Greece Arcadia grad, Julia Figueras was the Music Director and mid-day host for WXXI Classical until June 30, 2023 when she retired after more than 26 years of service. She also hosted the award-winning monthly interview/performance show, Backstage Pass.