The Maestra Series

Patrick D. McCoy, host

July 9th, 2021

Featuring violinist and conductor, Naima Burrs

Watch:

https://youtu.be/tefe5ZA1oHg

NPR’s With Good Reason

Sarah McConnell, host

Available December 19th 2020 - December 25th 2020

“Later in the show: Violinist Naima Burrs (Virginia State University) explores how to escape the white male vacuum of the classical music canon, and underscores key moments in her life as a musician.”

More info:

https://withgoodreasonradio.org/episode/policing-the-jig/

Style Weekly

Playing Out

How four classical artists are keeping music alive during the pandemic.

By Peter McElhinney

Article:

https://m.styleweekly.com/richmond/playing-out/Content?oid=16702497

Violin Vigil hits Richmond with an emotional, memorable evening at Lee Circle

Richmond Times-Dispatch

By LILY BETTS

Article:

https://richmond.com/news/local/violin-vigil-hits-richmond-with-an-emotional-memorable-evening-at-lee-circle/article_b7d29002-9bc9-5318-a995-b69e88e80465.html

Music Heals Podcast, Ep. 9

Saraya Perry, host

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

“This week I got a chance to sit and talk with Naima Burrs, Richmond-based violinist and instructor. We talked about so much - the importance of representation and exposing others to Black musicians, creatively connecting with others through music during this time, and her personal journey as a musician from an early age…”

https://linktr.ee/MusicHealsPodcast

The Court Order

By Courtney Gore

"WHO IS NAIMA BURRS?"

MUSIC. ART. LIFE.

“THESE THREE WORDS SUM OF THE PASSION OF THIS DEDICATED MUSICIAN, YOUTUBE DEVOTEE, AND FUTURE CONDUCTOR…”

Article:

http://www.thecourtorder.space/journal/2014/10/14/madam-monday-who-is-naima-burrs