Jazz in itself is not struggling. That is, the music itself is not struggling... It's the attitude that's in trouble. My plays insist that we should not forget or toss away our history.
August Wilson was an American playwright known for his ten-play cycle, "The Pittsburgh Cycle," which chronicles the African American experience in the 20th century. Wilson's plays, including "Fences," "The Piano Lesson," and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," have earned critical acclaim and numerous awards, including Pulitzer Prizes. His poignant and powerful depictions of African American life and history continue to resonate with audiences and contribute to the richness of American theater.