TRILLOQUY

The debate over opera's use of skin-darkening makeup has triggered many conversations, and even more opinions. Opera superstar Limmie Pulliam returns to share his idea on this issue and to highlight the growing need for unity among musicians of color. Scott shares music inspired by his recent trip home to Omaha, NE, Garrett introduces the idea of racism in computer music to TRILLOQUY, and the guys celebrate Imani Winds, Ray LaMontagne, and more. The guys close the show with a TRILLOQUY movement themed around their personal relationships with Disney and the company's recent decision to platform an Afro-mermaid.

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Playlist:

HUGO - "99 Problems"
Malcolm X - "On Progess" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cReCQE8B5nY)
Ramsey Lewis Trio - "The 'In' Crowd"
Yvette Janine Jackson - "I've Ever Seen" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz69bXWwzoY)
Ray LaMontagne - "Old Before Your Time"
Imani Winds - "Afro Blue" (Live from the Rainbow Room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pFI-Yy4jm8&list=RD4pFI-Yy4jm8&start_radio=1)
perf. Cleveland Orchestra - "Otello" Dress Rehearsal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-VI1zHMeyw)
perf. Metropolitan Opera Orchestra/Ana Netrebko - "O Patria Mia"
Alan Menken - "Arabian Nights"

More:

Limmie Pulliam: https://www.limmiepulliam.com
Rest In Peace Ramsey Lewis: https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/09/13/ramsey-lewis-jazz-dead/
A Conversation on Racism in Computer Music: https://journals.qucosa.de/array/article/view/3275/3093
The Racist Backlash To The Little Mermaid And Lord Of The Rings Is Exhausting And Extremely Predictable: https://www.vox.com/culture/23357114/the-little-mermaid-racist-backlash-lotr-rings-of-power-diversity-controversy

Show Notes

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Creators and Guests

Host
Loki Karuna
"I spent years pursuing excellence: what classical music is all about. Now it's dedicated to freedom; that's far more important." -Nina Simone #NamMyohoRengeKyo
Host
Scott Blankenship

What is TRILLOQUY?

CLASSICAL MUSIC has been misappropriated as a musical genre and a culture rooted in the aesthetics of Western Europe.
TRILLOQUY is the weekly podcast built to DECOLONIZE the traditional definitions and conversations surrounding CLASSICAL MUSIC.