Affirm & Amplify

WXXI Classical celebrates Dialogue on Disability 2026

Dialogue on Disability, is a week-long initiative that shines a spotlight on the lived experiences of people with disabilities. WXXI Classical focuses on musicians who create their art while living with a disability. Every January, WXXI sets aside one week to celebrates these musicians. Tune in to hear a variety of profiles.

Crystal Sellers Battle, associate dean of equity and inclusion, director of The George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion in Music, and professor of Music Leadership, photographed in Miller Center, Eastman School of Music on Sept. 23, 2022.

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Crystal Sellers Battle has music you should hear

Steve Johnson

Eastman professor Crystal Sellers Battle opens the George Walker Center Recital Series this Wednesday with music celebrating her Black heritage.

LYNX Amplify: where the words of autism and music meet

“Autistic children really want to be heard and speak for themselves. Being autistic somewhat conditions me to being passed over when someone asks a question and they look at my mom for the answer. I want people to take the time to communicate with autistic people and actually hear us for we have a lot to say.” - Rithik Sinhasan, Amplify Series Advisory Council member.