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Artist
Valerie Coleman
12+ albums
contemporary classicalClassicalcomposeramericanFemale Composer
about
Valerie Coleman (born Louisville, Kentucky) is an American composer and flutist best known for her contributions to wind chamber music and for founding the wind quintet, Imani Winds, in 1997. She has released a number of studio albums with the group, one of which was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album in 2005.[1] A graduate of Mannes College of Music and taught by musicians such as Julius Baker, her compositions frequently incorporate diverse styles such as jazz with classical music and political or social themes. Her piece Umoja in 2002 was listed as one of the "Top 101 Great American Works" by Chamber Music America.[2] User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
top songs
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Roma
2172Umoja: Anthem of Unity
1853Umoja: The First Day of Kwanza 1997
1034Tracing Visions for String Orchestra: II. Amandla!
805Valerie Coleman: Red Clay & Mississippi Delta
796Tracing Visions for String Orchestra: I. Till.
647Revelry: II. War
648Valerie Coleman: Tzigane
579Roma (Live)
3710Shotgun Houses: I. Shotgun Houses
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