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Alexis Ffrench tells us about the history of black composers

  • Published7 October 2026

From Mozart to Beethoven, some of the most famous names in classical music are well known around the world.

But did you know there's a rich history of Black composers and classical musicians too?

De-Graft met with musician and composer Alexis Ffrench to find out how these trailblazers influence modern music even today.

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