Decolonizing ideas and structures require an engagement of educational systems, and Decolonizing the Music Room is uniquely poised to do that work. The organization's Founder and Executive Director, Brandi Waller-Pace, joins Garrett (1:01:00) to unpack the idea of decolonization, the process of building the organization, and her ideas on unity and reparations. Scott celebrates Chastity Brown while criticizing FN Meka, Garrett shares his experiences at a Rammstein show, and the guys weigh in on the student loan cancellation conversation.

Playlist:

Kisma Jordan - "Remember Me (Brianna's Ode)"

FN Meka - "Moonwalkin’"

Rammstein - "Du Hast"

Duo Jatekok - "Klavier"

Chastity Brown - "Wonderment"

perf. Brandi Waller-Pace - "Wake Up, Little Sparrow" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DV4cla6qnE)

Nathaniel Dett - "Martha Complained"

perf. Lecolion Washington/Mark Ensley - "If You Should Go"

More:

Decolonizing the Music Room: https://www.decolonizingthemusicroom.com/who-we-are

Recording Inclusivity Initiative: https://recordinginclusivity.allclassical.org

AMPLIFY: https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6456/

Kisma Jordan Brings Operatic Soul to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra: https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/nightlife/2022/08/25/opera-singer-hip-hop-band-to-perform-at-dso/65418155007/?fbclid=IwAR1A7MHdpixUP94lpLUbnqcS3tbAozBrtXAwDxNNWPrU3arKcbRTpxywtZQ

The Rise and Fall of FN Meka: https://www.thedailybeast.com/black-artists-sound-off-on-why-ai-rapper-fn-meka-was-so-horribly-offensive

Duo Abélard: https://www.instagram.com/duoabelard/?hl=en

Republican Loan Forgiveness: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chs4OUvuGvY/