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PHOTOS: Idyllwild Arts’ Black History Month Concert

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF IAA

Idyllwild’s own Casey Abrams on the stand-up bass during the Idyllwild Arts’ Black History Month Concert Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Lowman Concert Hall on campus.

Idyllwild Arts’ Black History Month Concert Saturday, Feb. 17, featured drums in many forms. Here, Najite Agindotin performs on the African djembe (pronounced jem bay).

Jazz pianist Josh White performing at Idyllwild Arts’ Black History Month Concert Saturday, Feb. 17.

Leland “Spoonful” Collins playing the spoons at the concert.

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