Music at the Anthology (MATA) was founded in 1996 and has become the world’s most sought-after performance opportunity for adventurous emerging music artists experimenting with composition, multimedia, and collaborative performance art. Loki chats with MATA's Executive Director, Pauline Kim Harris, about the festival, her life, and shifting status quo in the field. Loki shares notes from his upcoming address at the League of American Orchestras Conference.Pauline Kim HarrisMATA Festival"Metamorphosis 2" by Philip Glass"Ambient Chaconne" by Pauline Kim HarrisLeague of American Orchestras Panel: Follow the Music for Systemic Change ★ Support this podcast ★
Amanda DeBoer Bartlett has reached beyond her training in opera to write and produce music from her own aesthetic experiences. Loki and Amanda chat about her upbringing in "classical", the notion of genre, and her new album, "Braided Together". Loki reflects on his time at the American Composers Orchestra as he begins his new journey with the American Composers Forum. Amanda DeBoer Bartlett/'Braided Together""Braided Together" (track)"Cherry Blossom"American Composers Forum ★ Support this podcast ★
Yuliana Lagunas is a rising star in the world of music as the concert mistress of the Inner-City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA), and hopes to use the leadership skills she's cultivated to become a leading pediatrician! She joins Loki to talk about her journey, so far, why ICYOLA has been important for her overall development, and what this all means for her as a Latina in America today. Loki responds to recent cuts by the National Endowment for the Arts. Support from TRILLOQUY comes from WDAV-FM! The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los AngelesYuliana Lagunas featured in Teen Vogue"Huapango de Moncayo"Violin Concerto by Manuel Ponce (finale)Trump Cuts NEA Grants ★ Support this podcast ★
Curtis Stewart returns to TRILLOQUY to chat about his life since becoming Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra, his engagements with the Gateways Music Festival, and his newest work, "Seasons of Change". Loki speaks to what he thinks people should think about as it relates to current TV shows and movies that deal with group resistance. **Support for TRILLOQUY comes from WDAV-FM!Curtis Stewart"Krishna" (from Curtis Stewart's "of Love.")LOVE SHARK, by Curtis StewartGrassroots Organizing Wisdom Will Be Crucial With a Fascist in the White HouseThe Smithsonian PURGE: Trump Team Removes Artifacts of Black ResistanceHow One Man Convinced 200 Ku Klux Klan Members To Give Up Their Robes ★ Support this podcast ★
World-renowned musician, educator, performer, and composer, Damien Sneed, chats with Loki about his life, the power of existence, and the upcoming premiere of his new work, "Reflections of Resilience" by the Gateways Festival Orchestra. Loki speaks to dealing with feelings of "being left out" as Black communities grow within the field of classical music. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from WDAV-FM!Damien SneedGateways Music Festival"Call Him By His Name""Invitation: 'Come and Join the Army" ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with Grammy-winning composer Jessie Montgomery about her trajectory as an artist, the role her parents and broader New York community played in her development, maintaining a sense of authenticity through notoriety, and lots more. Loki responds to recent lay offs at the Kennedy Center. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Boulanger Initiative. TRILLOQUY is a proud partner of WDAV-FM. Jessie MontgomeryNew York Philharmonic performs Jessie MontgomeryJessie Montgomery: "Rounds" | Awadagin Pratt, Detroit Symphony OrchestraJessie Montgomery: "Hymn for Everyone" | Chicago Symphony OrchestraExclusive: Ex-Kennedy Center employee speaks on institution’s ‘toxicity’ after getting fired under Trump ★ Support this podcast ★
Dr. Matthew Aubin has dedicated his research to raising awareness around the music of a French woman named Fernande Decruck, whose legacy has fallen into relative obscurity. He chats with Loki about his professional trajectory, his introduction to the music of Decruck, the new album featuring music of Decruck, and how he contextualizes his work within the framework of activism. Loki speaks to the power of reaching outside of our respective communities, and offers words in response to reactions about his latest professional venture. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Boulanger Initiative. Loki Karuna named Executive Director of American Composers ForumMatthew AubinFernande DecruckNew Fernande Decruck Album ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with Maestro Sean Mayes to unpack Black identity north of the "American" border, his work with the Pops of Color Orchestra, the power of Whitney Houston's music in a symphonic setting, and more! Loki also speaks on the idea of relevance in classical music. Sean MayesThe Voice of Whitney at Town HallPops of Color Orchestra"It's Not Right, But It's Ok" (Instrumental)"The Greatest Love of All" (perf. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)Wynton Marsalis on "relevance" ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with librettist/producer Portia Kamons and composer Ron Ramin about their joint venture with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, designed to meaningfully engage Generation Z. Loki shares the reasoning behind his return to "traditional" orchestral engagements. Ron RaminPortia KamonsMore on SEVENTEEN"SEVENTEEN" PromoHungarian March from 'The Damnation of Faust' (by Hector Berlioz, perf. Queensland Symphony Orchestra)The Story Behind Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with Cheryl Warfield about her career as a singer, her beginnings outside of the music industry, and her upcoming collaboration with The Discovery Orchestra for their presentation of "Discover Angelitos Negros" in celebration of Black History Month. Loki offers continued thoughts on the takeover of the Kennedy Center. The Discovery OrchestraCheryl WarfieldMORE OperaAve Maria (feat. Cheryl Warfield)Excerpt from "Madame Butterfly" (feat. Cheryl Warfield)The Kennedy Center Takeover ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with George Marriner Maull, founder of the Discovery Orchestra, about his life, engaging new audiences through public media, and his upcoming Black History Month celebration concert: "Angelitos Negros". Loki shares his thoughts on the recent takeover of the Kennedy Center.The Discovery OrchestraGeorge Marriner MaullNew World Symphony excerpt 1New World Symphony excerpt 2Kennedy Center Takeover ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with composer Shawn E. Okpebholo about the idea of "music for music's sake", the importance he puts on responding to calls for social justice, and his latest release, "Songs in Flight". Loki compares backlash against Beyoncé's Grammy wins to society's general aversion to musical evolution and change. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from FeedSpot!Theme music by Soggy BeatsShawn E. OkpebholoSongs in FlightSongs in Flight Live from the Met MuseumBeyoncé Backlash ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with acclaimed musicologist and pianist Samantha Ege about her early engagement with music, her work highlighting and preserving the work of Black women in classical music, and her new book, "South Side Impresarios". Loki reacts to the idea of fighting against upcoming challenges in America. Dr. Samantha Ege"South Side Impresarios" Samantha performs music by Samuel Coleridge TaylorSamantha performs music by Margaret BondsTrump's Latest Executive Order ★ Support this podcast ★
Composer Carlos Simon returns to TRILLOQUY to offer updates on life, music, and the pursuit or peace in a world filled with change and uncertainty. Loki shares writings of Martin Luther King Jr. to commemorate MLK Day and the inauguration of Donald Trump as 47th President of the United States.Carlos Simon"Ring Shout" by Carlos Simon"brea(d)th" by Carlos Simon and Marc Bamuthi JosephLetter to Coretta Scott KingAmerica's top 10% controls 60% of the wealth37% of Americans can’t afford an emergency expense over $400 ★ Support this podcast ★
Violinist Kristin Lee joins Loki to discuss her new album, "American Sketches", and to unpack the question of who (and what) is American. Loki offers Buddhist texts as encouragement to those impacted by the California fires. Kristin Lee"American Sketches"Emerald City Music"Monk's Mood" (perf. Kristin Lee and Jeremy Ajani Jordan)"Southland Sketches" (perf. Kristin Lee and Jeremy Ajani Jordan) Support Efforts in California ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with composer Damian Geter about his upbringing, career success, and his new opera that shines a light on the Loving v. Virginia court case, which made interracial marriage legal in the United States. Damian also offers words on "The Blacknificent 7" and their hopes for the industry. Loki shares his experiences and opinions on the topic of interracial love. Damian Geter "Neo-Soul" by Damian Geter"The Gift to Sing" by Damian GeterLoving v. Virginia OperaThe Blacknificent 7"The Boys Are Black In Town" clip on interracial dating ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with acclaimed composer Adolphus Hailstork about his experiences engaging Black composers over the course of this trajectory, the US premiere of his work, "Ndemara", and guidance to the next generation of composers. Loki reads from the manifesto of Luigi Mangione, offers his thoughts on direct, cultural, and systemic violence, and encourages arts workers to think about the creation of direct, cultural, and systemic peace. Support for this opus of TRILLOQUY comes from Freshly Baked NYC. Adolphus Hailstork"Oh Freedom" by Adolphus Hailstork"Bassoon Set" by Adolphus HailstorkLuigi Mangione ManifestoDirect, Cultural, and Systemic Violence ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with Grammy-nominated flutist, vocalist, and composer, Nathalie Joachim about Afromodernism, building community as an artist, and more. Loki responds to imagery that suggests that it's time for Black women to watch it all burn.NOLA Chamber FestLyrica BaroqueNathalie JoachimNathalie Joachim - Kouti yo (Live from Juilliard)Aware by Nathalie Joachim; Rachel Mellis, flute"I Can't Stop Thinking" by LokiConga Drum Accompaniment ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with Jennifer Koh about the notion of "risk" in western classical spaces, the importance of commissioning new work, and her upcoming collaboration with the Kennedy Center. Loki reads from the autobiography of Huey P. Newton and responds to the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.Jennifer KohARCO Collaborative Fortas Chamber Music ConcertsEchorus by Philip Glass (perf. Jennifer Koh and Jaime Laredo)Her Latitude by Wang Lu (perf. Jennifer Koh and Wang Lu)Huey P. Newton reflects on the Black Panther Party ★ Support this podcast ★
Loki chats with composer George Lewis about the "Composing While Black" anthology, his approach to furthering the tradition of "great Black music", and his upcoming collaborations with the New York Philharmonic, ICE, and others. Loki also responds to the Afromodernism concert he recently attended, presented by the New York Philharmonic. Support for this opus of TRILLOQUY comes from the New York Philharmonic. ICE/"Composing While Black"Association for the Advancement of Creative Music"Weathering" by George Lewis (perf. American Composers Orchestra)"Arcades" by George Lewis (perf. Black Box Ensemble) Afromodernism, presented by the New York Philharmonic ★ Support this podcast ★