Former two-time Poet Laureate of the United States and Princeton Professor of Humanities Tracy K. Smith shares her perspective on the potential relationship between art and justice. Music Academy of the West President and CEO Scott Reed welcomes Ms. Smith to speak about her collaborative projects with musicians, including opera librettos, and much more in this fascinating, up close and personal exposure to one of the great thinkers of our time, followed by an interactive question session.
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