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Genius grant winner Immanuel Wilkins weaves Black history into jazz

Original: 'Genius grant' winner Immanuel Wilkins explains how he weaves Black history into his music

Saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins, a winner of the MacArthur Fellowship known as the 'genius grant', spoke with NPR about how he draws on Black history in his music. He described the ways historical experience and memory shape his compositions and performances, positioning his work as both art and cultural storytelling within contemporary jazz.

Why now: The newly announced MacArthur Fellowship recognition has put a fresh spotlight on Wilkins and his artistic approach.

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