TRILLOQUY

Loki Karuna returns after a month-long hiatus to offer words of encouragement to those dealing with difficult times, to share his conversation with Hana S. Sharif, Artistic Director of the Arena Stage, and to unpack the concept of "running from your karma". The Arena StageHana S. Sharif IntroductionUnknown Soldier PromoLars-Erik Larsson: Concertino for Trombone and String Orchestra

Johnathan Gibbs returns to TRILLOQUY to offer updates as the newest member of the New York-based Dessoff Choirs. Loki and Johnathan return to the discussion of Handel and Negro Spirituals in honor of Black History Month, highlight the intersectional culture of Asian- and Afro-Americans, and address the challenge of burnout while working to shift classical music's status quo. **Hear

Loki Karuna shines a light on some of the Black history of Winston-Salem, NC, chats with Brian Cole, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and reacts to his recent trip to Detroit for the annual Sphinx conference.Armenta (Hummings) DumisaniMinister Louis Farrakhan performs Mendelssohn's Violin ConcertoBrian ColeDuo for Violin and Cello (Jessie Montgomer

Loki Karuna shares a few words following his live "New Blue Sun" experience, chats with Joe LaRocca about the benefits (and challenges) of being a multi-instrumentalist, and expounds on a controversial statement by the late Langston Hughes."New Blue Sun" by André 3000Joe LaRocca"The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain" ★ Support this podcast ★

Loki Karuna offers a brief reaction to the film "American Fiction" as it relates to arts funding, chats with James Daly about "The Powerful Piano", and previews his upcoming reaction to Spike Lee's "Bamboozled". Frederic Chopin - Ab Major Etude 'Aeolian Harp' (perf. James Daly)James Daly/San Ramon Academy of MusicThe Powerful Piano ★ Support this podcast ★

Loki Karuna affirms his evolving feelings on George Gershwin, chats with Lara Downes about her latest project, "Rhapsody in Blue: Reimagined", and shares his 2024 resolution to strive toward absolute freedom.Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined ★ Support this podcast ★

Loki highlights words by the late Kwame Ture, chats with Parisian violinist and arts activist Marina Chiche, and responds to the historic appointment of Kwame Ryan as Music Director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra."La Création du Monde" by Darius MilhaudElaine Brown and Kwame Ture Interview (1993)Marina ChicheLa Marseillaise par la violoniste Marina ChicheCharlotte Symphony Ma

Loki offers support and a call to action in light of recent news from choral director Alysia Lee, chats with Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett about the tradition and future of Black choral music, and spills some Bernstein tea. Dear TMEAMusic Education is in Hot Water (X Thread)Message from Alysia LeeDr. Marques L. A. Garrett"Say Her Name" by Alysia Lee"Sit Down, Servant" arr. Dr. Marques

Loki pays his respects to the late Daisaku Ikeda, chats with Johnathan Gibbs about recent "classical" experiences as they relate to race and culture, and shares his continued journey of self-care as it related to the Thanksgiving holiday. Daisaku Ikeda, Who Led Influential Japanese Buddhist Group, Dies at 95X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X: Act I, Scene 2, Pool Hall, "Shoot your

Loki celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Classical Black Podcast, chats with Nick and Zach from the ensemble, Invoke, about their latest genre-bending album, and brings a famous TV moment featuring James Baldwin into the general dialogue of diversifying orchestras in the United States. To Podcast or Not to Podcast? Reflections from the Hosts of “Classically Black”Invoke"Dus