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Buffalo's Pioneering African American Musicians Union & Its Historic Colored Musicians Club

By Craig R. Steger, Ken Peterson and George Scott - October 23, 2025

The 90th anniversary of one of the oldest clubs of its kind provides an opportunity to revisit these two storied organizations.

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