Please join us for a panel discussion that delves into the creative work behind Generate Music, a new collection of compositions exploring the ties between Black and Jewish Americans. Hosted and curated by the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and Temple University’s Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection.

In a conversation moderated by entertainment broadcaster/producer Dyana Williams, Rodney Whittenberg (Creative Consultant, Composer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Producer, Engineer, Director, Film Producer, Educator) and David Krakauer (clarinet), and Jared Jackson(Founder and Executive Director of Jews in ALL Hues) will talk about the inspiration for Ursula and David’s pieces, the special 11-member “supergroup” formed for this project, and more.

Watch the Generate Music Trailer.

Read about all of the Generate Music artists and their contributions to the project here.
Learn more about the Blockson Collection here.

Panel discussion curated by:
Dr. Diane D. Turner, Curator, Charles L. Blockson Afro American Collection, Temple University
Leslie Willis-Lowry, Archivist, Charles L. Blockson Afro American Collection, Temple University
Helen Haynes, Former Director of Exhibitions/Programs at the African American Museum of Philadelphia; former Director/Curator of the Montgomery County Community College Lively Arts Series
Matthew Levy, Executive and Co-Artistic Director, PRISM Quartet