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Opus 88 - "Aspiring Race Traitor" Feb 16, 2021

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The celebration of Black History wouldn't be possible without the tireless work of Black historians, and in the field of "classical" music Mr. Bill Doggett is leading the way. Bill joins Garrett to take a look back at the Watts uprisings, his work with composer Adolphus Hailstork, and more. Scott honors the lives of Mary Wilson and Chick Corea, and the guys address the latest viral misstep in Music Education. ***Barnor Hesse defines a "race traitor" as someone who actively refuses complicity with the intention of subverting whiteness and telling the truth at whatever cost. The National Museum of African American History and Culture defines whiteness as the way that white people, their customs, culture, and beliefs operate as the standard by which all other groups are compared. This opus of TRILLOQUY is made possible, in part, by unClassified and Opera Philadelphia. Playlist: Maxwell - "This Woman's Work" The Supremes - "Where Did Our Love Go" Chick Corea, Return To Forever - "Spain" Al Jarreau - "Spain" Edvard Grieg - Violin Sonata in c minor (perf. Nargiz Aliyarova and Melissa White: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCCGJH2JP-o) Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Jed Levy - "The Inflated Tear" Mark Isham, Craig Harris - "Bill Is Recognized" Mark Isham, Craig Harris - "We Got a Rat" George Strait - "All My Ex's Live in Texas" Robert Johnson - "Cross Road Blues" Yasmin Williams - "Through the Woods" Yasmin Williams - "Guitka" The Cranberries - "Zombie" (arr. for solo guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gg1VPno3R0) Nina Simone - "To Be Young, Gifted and Black" H.E.R. - "Fight For You" Adolphus Hailstork - "Earthrise" (https://soundcloud.com/bill-doggett/adolphus-hailstork-earthrise-for-double-choir-and-orchestra) More: Bill Doggett: https://www.billdoggettproductions.com/Bill-Doggett-Organist-Pianist.html Watch the Black Music Experience: https://blackmusicexperience.uscreen.io "Black Content Creators On The Ground": https://www.isblackmusicians.com/events Downbeat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNSvGMj1Jgs&t=145s Mary Wilson Dies at 76: https://variety.com/2021/music/news/mary-wilson-dead-supremes-singer-original-member-1234903764/ Chick Corea Dead at 79: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chick-corea-obit-1127283/ Making More Black History in Classical Music: https://lasentinel.net/celebrating-black-history-making-more-black-history-in-classical-music.html "Judas and the Black Messiah": https://time.com/5936563/judas-and-the-black-messiah-review/ Boston Pops Invite John Oliver: https://twitter.com/TheBostonPops/status/1359989977833177094?s=20

Opus 87 - "Ever Since I Switched Insurance, You" Feb 10, 2021

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As names like Florence Price and William Grant Still become more familiar to the masses, it's important to also celebrate Black musicians who embrace "classical" music's contemporary aesthetics. Composer Clifton Joey Guidry III joins Garrett to talk about mental health as a young creator, their experiences as a Black, trans bassoonist in contemporary music spaces, and the situation that inspired their composition, "Shut the Fuck Up and Listen". Scott honors John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" and connects it to modern equity initiatives, and Garrett addresses his frustrations with the instrumental choreography performed at Super Bowl LV. Playlist: Drake feat. Static Major & Ty Dolla $ign - "After Dark" Whitney Houston - "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" Drake - "I'm Upset" Drake - "God's Plan" (perf. Gemini Strings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LXXQ7lKa3U) Errollyn Wallen - "Mighty River" B.B. King - "The Thrill is Gone" Rissi Palmer - "Seeds" John Coltrane - "My Favorite Things" John Coltrane - "Love Supreme - Pursuance" Rahsaan Roland Kirk - "Inflated Tear" (Live in Prague 1967: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIqLJmlQQNM) Clifton Joey Guidry III - "Shut the Fuck Up and Listen" Clifton Joey Guidry III - "Voices of the Ancestors" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxGOq0IklTE&feature=emb_title) Julius Eastman - "Evil Nigger" More: Clifton Joey Guidry III: https://www.guidrybassoon.com Downbeat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka0446tibig Drake from State Farm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvpq2OjmJvg Michael B. Jordan as Alexa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAmIyrF4r-o Josephine Baker Documentary: https://www.tpt.org/josephine-baker-the-story-of-an-awakening/ Joe Budden Joins Patreon: https://www.complex.com/music/joe-budden-announces-podcast-business-deal-with-patreon Nashville's Black Music Museum: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/05/arts/music/national-museum-of-african-american-music.html Rissi Palmer: https://rissipalmermusic.com Black Insurrectionist Denied Bail: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emanuel-jackson-allegedly-beat-officers-bat-us-capitol-riot-not-here-for-trump/

Opus 86 - "I Wanna Keep My Job" Feb 03, 2021

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Public Media continues to be one of the principle vehicles for "classical" music, and the coalition, Public Media For All, is here to push its institutions toward radical and equitable change. Ernesto Aguilar and Consuela "Sway" Steward join Garrett to talk about the coalition, holding institutions accountable, and the mutual benefit of DEI. Scott inspires a "trill" explanation of equality vs. equity, and the guys connect contemporary greats with Black History Month. Huge shout out and THANK YOU to James Bennett II for all of his work. Learn more: https://www.wqxr.org/people/james-bennett-ii/ Thank you to The Family Crest for your support - check out their Tiny Desk concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OTnUlUox-U Playlist: SOPHIE - "LEMONADE" Mark Northam - "Roots Theme" Birdman, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne - "Y.U. MAD" Barrett Strong - "Money" (That's What I Want) Dua Saleh - "Sugar Mama" Dua Saleh - "angel rock" Drake, Michael Jackson - "Don't Matter To Me" Drake feat. Static Major & Ty Dolla $ign - "After Dark" Abdel Halim Hafez - "Khosara" Paul Anka - "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode - "Jerusalema" More: R.I.P. Cicely Tyson: https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/1/28/22255348/cicely-tyson-passes-away R.I.P. SOPHIE: https://www.nme.com/news/music/dj-and-producer-sophie-has-died-2868461 Downbeat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O-BInYNEyo Breathing Conversations: https://www.modestbrewing.com/breathingconversations Public Media for All: https://www.publicmediaforall.com The Metropolitan Opera Hires Its First Chief Diversity Officer: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/arts/music/met-opera-chief-diversity-officer.html?fbclid=IwAR2dBNgVCbU79eTtNeh-2vibbklet3Fr42EUTAtykJF0b4Qw1o2SzofPSlI Dua Saleh on Bandcamp: https://duasaleh.bandcamp.com Michael Jackson/Paul Anka/Drake Collab: https://genius.com/14878508

Opus 85 - Bach and Beyoncé Jan 27, 2021

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After deciding that she needed a change in her life, Maria Ellis quit her job and returned to school to earn a degree in Music Education. Today, she's leads choirs and hosts a genre-bending radio show called "Bach and Beyoncé". She talks with Garrett about this, what she believes makes a piece of music "classical", and her hopes for the radio industry. Scott reacts to a newly released recording of early 20th century Afro-American musicians, and Garrett addresses issues with the Sphinx Organization and the group, International Double Reed Discussions. Playlist: John Philip Sousa - "Stars and Stripes Forever" Scott Lindroth - "Spin Cycle" Kronos Quartet/Meklit - "The President Sang Amazing Grace" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Horn Concerto No. 1 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Sull'aria (from "The Marriage of Figaro") Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Singt dem großen Bassa Lieder (from "The Abduction from the Seraglio" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Bassoon Concerto in B-flat Traditional - "Cradle Song" Traditional - "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" Keyshia Cole - "Love" The Wiz - "Brand New Day" Beyoncé - Countdown Beyoncé - Flaws and All Clifton Joey Guidry III - Voices of the Ancestors (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxGOq0IklTE&feature=emb_title) More: Downbeat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqrBK9wmHl8 Maria Ellis: https://girlconductor.com/about-me LISTEN to Bach and Beyoncé: https://classic1073.org/bach-beyonce/ Amanda Gorman: https://www.theamandagorman.com History of Amazing Grace: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/how-sweet-the-sound-amazing-grace-writer-overcame-a-racist-past Michelle Obama at the Inauguration: https://people.com/style/michelle-obama-wears-monochrome-outfit-by-black-designer-sergio-hudson-biden-inauguration/ Mozart on the Yard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hfe_1Fny-Q Sphinx Competition Finalists 2021: https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20211/28614/ Statement from Clifton Joey Guidry III: https://www.facebook.com/colorsofclassicalmusic/posts/375569870461885

Opus 84 - "White Moderate" Jan 19, 2021

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Arts institutions must be held accountable for the promises that they make in conjunction with DEI initiatives, and in the world of opera, the Black Opera Alliance has answered the call. World-renowned mezzo-soprano, Raehann Bryce-Davis joins Garrett to talk about the goals of BOA, the backstage life of a Black opera singer, and more! Scott highlights a national equity initiative in public radio, and the guys honor the dynamic lives of Ryuichi Sakamoto, Nichelle Nichols, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This opus of TRILLOQUY is made possible, in part, by Opera Philadelphia. Playlist: Adolphus Hailstork - "3 Spirituals for Orchestra" Adolphus Hailstork - "Fanfare on Amazing Grace" perf. Jean Noel Rohe - "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_QYM_Ci8rM) Nichelle Nichols - "Dark Side of the Moon" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsERcThiIgM) Rick and Morty, Kotomi, Ryan Elder - "Don't Look Back" Ryuichi Sakamoto - "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" Paul Moravec - "Sanctuary Road" More: Raehann Bryce-Davis: http://www.raehann.com Black Opera Alliance: https://blackoperaalliance.org Hailstork at Inauguration/Africlassical: https://africlassical.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-presidents-own-united-states-marine.html Sanctuary Road: https://www.npr.org/sections/deceptivecadence/2020/01/20/793966514/underground-railroad-a-conductor-and-passengers-documented-in-music Don’t Ask What Martin Luther King Jr. Would Do Today and Then Ignore His Real Message: https://www.vox.com/2021/1/18/22233296/martin-luther-king-jr-whitewashed-legacy-and-message A Vision and Plan for the Transformation of Public Media: https://celesteheadlee.medium.com/an-anti-racist-future-a-vision-and-plan-for-the-transformation-of-public-media-224149ab37e6 Downbeat, Nichelle Nichols "Truck Turner: Sluts for Sale": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_QYM_Ci8rM

Opus 83 - Cult of Personality Jan 13, 2021

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Is your New Year's Resolution fat-phobic? It may be! Laura Krider from the American Composers Forum joins Garrett to explore "the last 'acceptable' form of discrimination", and the impacts that it can have on the developing musician. Scott celebrates the music and the legacy of Living Colour, while Garrett honors a soothing piano composition written in honor of Black Lives Matter. The hosts also unpack the art of sampling, and the attack on the United States Capitol. Playlist: Anderson .Paak - "6 Summers" Isaac Hayes - "Walk On By" Carlton Williams - "Prison Song" Elizabeth Cotten - "Freight Train" Living Colour - "Cult of Personality" Alexis Ffrench - "Walk With Us - For Black Lives Matter" Brian Stokes Mitchell - "Through Heaven's Eyes" Ted Hearne - "Privilege" Joni Mitchell - "California" More: Laura Krider: lkrider@composersforum.org American Composers Forum Job Opportunity: https://composersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ACF-Executive-Assistant-2020.pdf Maryland Court Allows Rap Lyrics To Be Used As Evidence In Murder Trial: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/maryland-court-allows-rap-lyrics-to-be-used-as-evidence-in-murder-trial-news.124285.html Tracy Chapman Wins $450K Copyright Suit Against Nicki Minaj: https://www.vulture.com/2021/01/tracy-chapman-wins-copyright-lawsuit-nicki-minaj.html Miya Ponsetto Tells Gayle King She "Wants a Real Interview With Real Questions": https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a35162920/gayle-king-miya-ponsetto-interview/

Opus 82 - "Show Me Your Papers" Jan 06, 2021

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The women from the Classically Black podcast return to talk about their new organization, the International Society for Black Musicians, as well as Katie Brown's fellowship with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and Dalanie Harris' use of a new social media app to network with even more Black musicians. Scott honors the personality and the playing of pianist Andre Watts, and Garrett addresses the public defamation and physical assault of Keyon Harrold Jr. Playlist: MF Doom - "Coffin Nails" Duke Ellington - "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1VrCDp-JO8) Mortimer Wilson - "Waltz of the Negro Dolls" Walter Hawkins - "Going Up Yonder" Queen (arr. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - "Bohemian Rhapsody" Cornelius - "If You're Here" Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in A Maurice Ravel - "Miroirs" More: International Society for Black Musicians: https://www.isblackmusicians.com Classically Black Podcast: https://www.classicallyblackpodcast.com The Illharmonic Orchestra: http://www.theephantomhiphop.com Illinois Expunges Cannabis Convictions: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/illinois-officials-say-theyve-expunged-500000-cannabis-convictions England and the Remix to COVID: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-uk-update-latest-lockdown-news-live-b1781872.html MF Doom Dies at Age 49: https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/12/31/22208574/mf-doom-passes-away Nazi Origins of Vienna Philharmonic's New Years Day Concert: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-nazi-origins-of-the-vienna-phil-s-new-year-s-day-concert Police Identify Maya Ponsetto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETSKeQ2ojKY

Opus 81 - The Accomplice Dec 30, 2020

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For the final opus of 2020, Garrett and Scott go back and talk about some of their most memorable TRILLOQUY moments, including their discussion of "cancel culture", the Louis Farrakhan opus, and the compositions that moved them most. Scott honors pianist and bandleader, Matthew Whitaker, and Garrett chats with Quanice Floyd about her op-ed that shook the world of arts administration this year. Playlist: Adam Schoenberg - "Finding Rothko" Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in e minor Antonin Dvorak - Piano Quintet No. 2 Gerry Mulligan - "Bernie's Tune" Christian Justilien - "San Salvador" Megan Thee Stallion - "B.I.T.C.H." AAESPO - "Nine" Kronos Quartet/Meklit - "The President Sang Amazing Grace" Glen Miller - "In The Mood" arr. James Cockerham - "Lift Ev'ry Voice" Sean O'Laughlin - "Imani" Mongo Santamaria - "Afro Blue" More: Quanice Floyd Op-Ed: https://hyperallergic.com/600640/the-failure-of-arts-organizations-to-move-toward-racial-equity/ New Stimulus Bill Makes Illegal Streaming a Felony: https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/22/stimulus-bill-streaming/ Job Opening, American Composers Forum: https://composersforum.org/about/job-opening/ Job Opening, Reed College: https://www.reed.edu/dean_of_faculty/facsearch/positions/visiting-assistant-professor-of-music.html Job Opening (virtual teacher), Make Music NOLA: https://www.makemusicnola.org/work Rachel Barton Pine: https://www.musicbyblackcomposers.org/about-us/rachel-barton-pine/

Opus 80 - O Tannenbong Dec 23, 2020

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When Dr. Molly McCann isn't doing cannabis consumer research, she's at the piano engaging in the intoxicating sounds of the music of Fanny Hensel. She joins Garrett and Scott to talk about why Mrs. Hensel's music is so important, the stigma surrounding cannabis use, and how "classical" music institutions could benefit from weed culture. An episode of "Good Times" inspires Garrett's musical picks for the week, and Scott offers warm words to people spending the holidays alone for the first time. Playlist: John Debney - "By the Fire with Grandma" (from 'Jingle Jangle') Elizabeth Nonemaker - "Lines and Variations" Nina Simone - "Baltimore" John Williams - Lando Calrissian's Theme Trent Reznor - "Hurt" Ludwig Göransson - The Mandalorian Theme (cond. Anthony Parnther) Terry Riley - "In C" Terry Riley - "Rainbow in Curved Air" Terry Riley - "Francesco en paraiso" Fanny Hensel - "Das Jahr" More: Contact Dr. Molly McCann: molbol@gmail.com Dr. Molly McCann on Twitter: https://twitter.com/henselpushers Is Jingle Bells Racist?: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/dec/22/is-jingle-bells-racist-despite-backlash-from-the-right-its-not-black-and-white Blob Opera: https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/blob-opera/AAHWrq360NcGbw?hl=en Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Must Do Better: https://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/arts/bs-pr-fe-baltimore-symphony-orchestra-diversity-20201217-qklyktd5wbb2todqrt7f4gy53q-story.html An Open Letter to Black People About Your Super Powers: https://www.theroot.com/an-open-letter-to-black-people-about-your-upcoming-supe-1845897034

Opus 79 - "We Did It - Shut It Down!" Dec 16, 2020

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After becoming a mother, oboist Wendy Caudle Hodge decided that she needed to make an impact on Music Education. Through her advocacy, Loudoun Co., VA has created 90 DEI jobs, community-based initiatives that really speak to children's needs, and so much more. She's now a leader at the Historic Ashburn Colored School, and joins Garrett to talk about her work and her love for hip-hop. The guys give an update on some of the latest arts news coming from New York City, and Scott honors the late Charlie Pride. The opus concludes with a TRILLOQUY dedicated to Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" pick, and to mostly-white DEI panels. This opus is made possible, in part, by KVNO-FM. Playlist: Okee Dokee Brothers - "Bullfrog Opera" Charles Ives - Symphony No. 1 Giuseppe Verdi - "Anvil Chorus" Charlie Pride - "River Song" William Grant Still - "A Deserted Plantation" Dreamville - "1993" EarthGang - "Top Down" More: Contact Wendy Caudle Hodge: wendycaudlehodge@gmail.com Historic Ashburn Colored School: https://www.framersprojects.org/ashburncoloredschool Okee Dokee Brothers Withdraw from All-White Grammy List: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-s-okee-dokee-brothers-withdraw-from-all-white-grammy-awards-list/573356981/ Carnegie Hall Stands By Its Chairman Despite Tax Violations: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/arts/music/carnegie-hall-robert-f-smith-tax-violations.html Arts Leaders Call for Senior Executives to Resign at Americans for the Arts: https://hyperallergic.com/607292/arts-leaders-call-for-senior-executives-to-resign-at-americans-for-the-arts/

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