The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's leaders speak with NPR's Juana Summers about how they build community around their high-energy performances and represent musicians and audiences i...
Source: [NPR News](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/24/nx-s1-5863498/the-illharmonic-orchestra-hip-hop-classical-music)