Facing racism caused her to second guess her talents and intelligence. Elayne Jones,the first Black percussionist to hold a principal position in a majorsymphonyorchestra, died at age 94 on December 17, after a long career as an acclaimed drummer. According toLocal 802, in which Jones […]

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