Opus 73

Have you ever thought about the relationship between corporate money and equitable arts initiatives? Percussionist Sidney Hopson has dedicated his career to convincing for-profit institutions that investing in the arts for Black and brown communities can impact their bottom line in a positive way. He speaks with Garrett about this, and lots more! Garrett and Scott remind you that music is not an escape with a few very timely selections, and former manager of Classical Minnesota Public Radio gets a special shout-out. 

This opus is dedicated to Kansas City's KJ Brooks, and his made possible, in part, by Derek Menchan and BluKlok Records. 

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Playlist: 

Negro National Anthem, perf. Southeast Symphony
Kenny G - Silhouette 
Beach Boys - Good Vibrations 
John Adams - The Chairman Dances
Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey on the Moon
John Legend/Common - Glory
Common/Lenny Kravitz - Riot In My Mind
Frederic Rzewski - Coming Together
Rammstein - Du Hast
Rammstein - Amerika 
Christopher Rouse - Der gerettete Alberich
Joseph Schwantner - Percussion Concerto

More:

Derek Menchan, The Incredible
The Roast of Kansas City Police Commissioners
Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to Feel Music
Violinist Arrested for Trafficking Minor
Brian Newhouse Appointed Minnesota Orchestra Vice President of Individual Giving