As arts institutions continue to celebrate the life and work of Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, opera scholar Angel Refusé is pushing individuals to understand how the so-called "Black Mozart" actually inspired not only 18th-century European culture, but world culture! He explores this idea with Garrett while highlighting how spirituality and contemporary culture play a role in the Chevalier's legacy. Garrett and Scott discuss a new arts experience as spearheaded by Boston Lyric Opera, and the guys invite Johnathan Gibbs into the weekly TRILLOQUY to discuss his recent scuffle with the New York City Gay Mens' Chorus.

Playlist:

Claude Debussy - "Jeux"

Pure Hell - "No Rules"

Willie Nelson - "He Was A Friend Of Mine"

Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 31 (mov. 2, perf. Awadagin Pratt)

Whole Truth - "Can You Love By Following God"

Kanyé West - "Follow God"

Julio Racine - "Voodoo Jazz Sonata" (mov. 2, feat. Christine Gangelhoff)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - "Alles Fühlt" (from The Magic Flute)

More:

Angel Refusé: https://angelrefuse.com

Downbeat (Katt Williams on the Joe Budden Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miVhHsEIqZ0&t=1122s

Scott Blankenship Interview: https://www.musicjournalisminsider.com/archive/scott-blankenship-interview/ (available until 6/19/21)

Imani Winds Joins Curtis Faculty: https://www.inquirer.com/arts/imani-winds-curtis-institute-philadelphia-faculty-20210601.html

Naomi Osaka Shows That Prioritizing Yourself Over A Job Is Still A Radical Act: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/naomi-osaka-prioritize-yourself-over-jo_l_60b79ecae4b001ebd46cd31a?fbclid=IwAR1_Kqdsel5obRzXrDJRYIooRVnbfkblWABTgrzhNeaLHiPlFdds9mlepjY

Opera Singer at the Insurrection: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/04/audrey-southard-capitol-riots-carnegie/

Boston Lyric Opera Presents "Desert In": https://blo.org/desert-in/