Keys Fest 2026: Conversations and Performances on Florence Price, an International Hero

Florence Price—the first female composer of color to achieve international recognition—stands as a true cultural hero. Her life was marked by extraordinary courage as she confronted racial, personal, and professional barriers, yet her music transcends struggle, speaking instead of love, unity, and the profound beauty of human connection across cultures.

In this illuminating presentation, Dr. Karen Walwyn brings Florence Price’s legacy vividly to life, exploring the recent and remarkable discoveries of Price’s long-lost music and personal artifacts, including her diaries. Through storytelling, historical insight, and live performance, audiences will hear and feel the genius of a composer whose voice continues to resonate powerfully today.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends history, discovery, and music, and deepens our understanding of Price and celebrates her enduring impact on the world.