Opus 98

​When the Nashville Symphony Orchestra canceled its 2020-2021 season, its principal oboist, Titus Underwood, made "something out of nothing". He joins Garrett to talk about his Emmy win, a few Black composers he's been celebrating, and the importance of self care in activism. Scott honors the legacy of Ma Rainey, the guys respond to their New York Times feature, and the subject of Black trauma fuels the weekly TRILLOQUY. 

WATCH "Night Trip", an opera with music by Carlos Simon and libretto by Sandra Seaton

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Playlist: 

Robert Owens - "Jaime" (from "Mortal Storm", perf. Will Liverman )
Digital Underground - "The Humpty Dance" 
Terence Blanchard - "Ron's Theme" (From "Blackkklansman")
Andres Martín - Bass Concerto (perf. Aaron Olguin, Sphinx Symphony Orchestra) 
BGC Dramatic Music
The Chi-lites - "Have You Seen Her" 
Luther Vandross - "Here and Now" 
Luther Vandross - "Dance with My Father" 
Luther Vandross - "Never Too Much" (perf. Dominique Hammons)
Experience Unlimited - "Da Butt" 
Branford Marsalis - "Reverend Gates" 
James Lee III - "Principal Brothers No. 2" 
William Grant Still - Symphony No. 3 "Sunday Symphony" 

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