The Spiral Bookcase presents a virtual lecture with Dr. Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr. -- The Guggenheim fellow, music historian, pianist, composer and Professor of Emeritus of Music at the University of Pennsylvania, who will discuss his recent book, “Who Hears Here?: On Black Music, Pasts and Present.” Dr. Ramsey will read excerpts of his work, followed by a curated conversation with Bookseller Victoria and a question-and-answer period. The book of essays represents one-quarter of century of “commentary and scholarship, diving into America’s Black musical past.” The varied collection looks at Black musical expression from sacred music to jazz and hip-hop. Free. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Spiral Bookcase, 4257 Main St., spiralbookcase.com