Opus 115

As more musicians navigate an increasingly unstable arts ecosystem, working in both the performance and administrative spheres has become more popular. Garrett chats with Jaime Sharp, a mezzo-soprano whose artistry, administration, and activism is rooted in accessibility and change. The guys explore DEI in "period instrument" spaces, challenge the notion of #BlackExcellence, and offer words for the good (and not so good) people of Texas. 

Playlist:

Davóne Tines and Igée Dieudonné - "VIGIL"
Jessie Montgomery - "Banner" 
D-Composed String Quartet - "Beyoncé Homecoming Medley" 
Tom Waits - "Little Trip to Heaven" 
Mason Bates - "Mothership"
Beyoncé - "Daddy Lessons" 
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - "Parents Just Don't Understand"
Drake feat. Project Pat & 21 Savage - "Knife Talk" 
Drake feat. Jay-Z - "Love All" 

More:

More on Jaime Sharp
Downbeat (Beyoncé offers advice)
Davóne Tines' Seat at the Table
The Changing American Canon Sounds like Jessie Montgomery
Our Obsession with Black Excellence is Harming Black People
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