On This Day: April 5th, 2021
Today, on the anniversary of my New York Recital Debut at Lincoln Center, I am celebrating the news that my first book of memoirs is a finalist for a 2021 Lambda Literary Award. While in the throes of writing and editing this work, I never imagined that my story of struggle as a concert pianist - who is also a woman and an African American - would be singled out for such an honor. It has renewed my faith and encouraged me to put more of my stories on paper.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the fact that I was an African American musician increased my popularity. It was a welcome relief from all of the discrimination I had faced in the United States.
Meanwhile, I'll see you at the Lambda Literary Awards virtual ceremony on June 1st.
You're great no matter what you do. You are a vine of a very special Grape Harvest Nina.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of both your parents today, Matthew and Ann, how wonderful they were and what great music they both could make. All The Best, I'll be watching for you, fellow Juilliard Alum.
Angeline Butler, Fisk U class of 1961.
Thank you, Angeline!
DeleteYou are AMAZINGLY TALENTED and a truly REMARKABLE WOMAN!!!!! I'm so deeply happy and proud to have you as my CUZ!!!!!!!
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