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TRILLOQUY

TrillWerks Media

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.

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61:23

Opus 232 - The Arena Stage (feat. Hana Sharif)

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2024/03/28

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, Op. 45, feat. Weston Sprott★ Support this podcast ★

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51:18

Opus 231 - "Blackify" (feat. Johnathan Gibbs)

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2024/02/16

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 and Johnathan's continued dialogue in episode 2 of "The Boys Are Black In Town" (available

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65:38

Opus 230 - "Windows" (feat. Brian Cole)

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2024/02/02

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 Montgomery)Sphinx Connect★ Support this podcast ★

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70:48

Opus 229 - "No Substitute for Time" (feat. Joe LaRocca)

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2024/01/26

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 ★

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56:50

Opus 228 - The Powerful Piano (feat. James Daly)

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2024/01/18

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 ★

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51:52

Opus 227 - 2024 Reimagined (feat. Lara Downes)

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2024/01/11

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 ★

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63:22

Opus 226 - Kwame vs. Kwame (feat. Marina Chiche)

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2023/12/14

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 Makes History, Names a Black Conductor as its New Music Director ★ Support this podcast ★

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63:03

Opus 225 - The Choral Opus (feat. Dr. Marques L. A....

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2023/12/07

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 L. A. GarrettClassical Musics Suicide Pact ★ Support this podcast ★

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73:39

Opus 224 - "Dialogue" (feat. Johnathan Gibbs)

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2023/11/30

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 shot!"Mendelssohn: Elijah, Op. 70, MWV A25 / Part 2 - "And then shall your light break forth" ★ Support this

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62:43

Opus 223 - "Evolve & Travel" (feat. Zach Matteson and...

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2023/11/16

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"Dustbowl" from Evolve & Travel"Evolve & Travel" from Evolve & TravelJames Baldwin on the status quoLeague

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59:03

Opus 222 - "African American Voices II" (feat. Kellen...

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2023/11/09

Loki takes a look at the perspective income of a conductor who's encouraging his orchestra to perform "conductorless", chats with Maestro Kellen Gray about his latest recording of orchestral music by Black composers, and highlights the concept of Human Revolution as it applies to his life and activism, in general. Music Director Urges Musicians To Go ConductorlessMinnesota Orchestra Financial InformationKellen GrayAfrican American Voices IIConcerto for Orchestra: I. Toccata. Allegro

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65:08

Opus 221 - Dependent Arising (feat. Earl Maneein and...

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2023/11/02

Loki celebrates his discovery of the Turtle Island Quartet, chats with Rachel Barton Pine and Earl Maneein about their latest metal-inspired violin concerto recording, and shares the dissonance he's feeling regarding the Metropolitan Opera's presentation of "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X". Turtle Island QuartetEarl ManeeinRachel Barton Pine"Dependent Arising""Dependent Arising": I. Grasping at the Self"Dependent Arising": III. Gaté, gaté paragaté parasangaté,... ★ Support this

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66:51

Opus 220 - Reflections in Time

TRILLOQUY ·

2023/10/26

Loki shares news about the Metropolitan Opera's decision to platform a public reading of the Autobiography of Malcolm X, interviews pianist Althea Waites, and connects some of Malcolm X's words to a current DEI initiative being executed across the American orchestral landscape. Marathon Reading of The Autobiography of Malcolm X as Told to Alex HaleyAlthea Waites, pianist"Flamenco" by Margaret Bonds"Tangamerican" by Margaret BondsInclusive Stages Initiative ★ Support this podcast ★

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48:07

Opus 219 - What Is Truth (feat. BLKBOK)

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2023/10/19

Loki shines a light on his recent discovery of "A Soulful Celebration" on Handel's "Messiah", chats with renegade neo-classical pianist, BLKBOK, and talks money as it relates to inflation and concert attendance. "For Unto Us a Child is Born" from Soulful CelebrationBLKBOK"What is Truth" by BLKBOK ★ Support this podcast ★

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66:04

Opus 218 - My Wings Burned Off (feat. June Carryl)

TRILLOQUY ·

2023/10/12

Loki offers updates on the drama at WCPE-FM and the Cleveland Institute of Music, shares his dialogue with June Carryl, the writer behind a new opera dedicated to the life of Oluwatoyin Salau, and speaks to the violence in the Middle East.North Carolina Radio Station Won’t Ban Met Opera Broadcasts After AllCarlos Kalmar Put on Leave of Absence by Cleveland Institute of MusicJune Carryl"Say Her Name" by Alysia LeeThe Story of Oluwatoyin Salau ★ Support this podcast ★

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64:30

Opus 217 - "Queens"

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2023/10/05

Loki responds to WCPE-FM's decision to forego "controversial" opera broadcasts, chats with Maria Manuela Goyanes, Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre, and encourages activists and change makers to push through the tiring work of shifting societal status quo. North Carolina radio station declines to broadcast 6 Met opera performances over objections to contentX, The Life and Times of Malcolm X: Act III, Scene 5, Audubon BallroomMaria Manuela Goyanes/Woolly Mammoth TheatreKiss of Fire

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51:32

Opus 216 - Conciertos Románticos

TRILLOQUY ·

2023/09/28

Loki highlights the struggle between the students of the Cleveland Institute of Music and Maestro Carlos Kalmar, chats with pianist Jorge Federico Osorio about his new album, "Conciertos Románticos", and speaks to how the critique of interracial dating has come into his life by way of classical musicians. Inside the Crisis at CIM"Conciertos Románticos""For the Boys" ★ Support this podcast ★

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67:35

Opus 215 - Twofold (feat. Brandon Patrick George)

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2023/09/21

Loki shops for Metropolitan Opera tickets, chats with flutist Brandon Patrick George about his new album, "Twofold", and addresses recent police violence against a band director in Alabama. Buy "Twofold" by Brandon Patrick George"Afro Blue" at the Rainbow Room feat. Imani WindsAlabama band director tased by police for not stopping his students' performance ★ Support this podcast ★

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56:32

Opus 214 - Base Pay (feat. Arvind Manocha)

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2023/09/14

Loki responds to the Philadelphia Orchestra musicians' rejection of a new contract, speaks with President and CEO of Wolf Trap, Arvind Manocha, and shares Bodhisattva wisdom from his weekend at a Black Buddhist retreat in Florida. Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians’ Contract Negotiations Stall: https://theviolinchannel.com/philadelphia-orchestra-musicians-contract-negotiations-stall/Illharmonic Orchestra - Hip-Hop’s Love Ballad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgcFH07BvgA“You Are The Best

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82:08

Opus 213 - "Gia Đình"

TRILLOQUY ·

2023/09/07

Guest co-host Johnathan Gibbs joins Loki to welcome him to NYC, to unpack media featuring Black conservatives, and to tease upcoming duo content. Loki features his recent conversation with composer Oswald Huỳnh, whose composition titled "Gia Đình" is quickly grabbing the attention of orchestras across the country. "Black Conservatives vs. White Liberals", by Jubilee Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t1OddjmpCI&t=2058s"Gia Đình" by Oswald Huỳnh:

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