Margaret Bonds was an American composer and pianist. She was good friends with Langston Hughes and set many of his texts. She attempted to study with famous teacher and composer Nadia Boulanger, but Boulanger said Bonds needed no further study. This month on Feminine Fusion, hear some of Bonds' music and learn more about her life (2/22).
2/1 Winter Winds Women playing woodwinds
2/8 Women of Color: Leaders Conductors, teachers & organizers
2/15 Elemental Music, Part 2 Music by women inspired by the elements: Earth, Air, Fire & Water
2/22 One Life: Margaret Bonds A look at the life and music of Margaret Bonds
2/29 Sing! Part 2 Women’s voices raised in song
