Being Black is being a part of a very diverse community that exists both across time and around the globe. Garrett and Scott explore this idea with works by Beyoncé, William Grant Still, Victoria Monét, Cardi B/Megan Thee Stallion, and many others. Portia Dunkley shares her COVID-era experiences as a mother, teacher and business owner, and the guys talk about coping with current events/politics as "classical" music professionals.

Playlist:

Issam Rafea/Gao Hong - "Mother's Plea"

Mary Kouyoumdjian - Bombs of Beirut

Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion - "WAP"

Ludwig van Beethoven - Scherzo from Symphony No. 9

2 Live Crew - Pop That Pu--y

Victoria Monet - "Touch Me"

William Grant Still - Africa

Beyoncé - "Water", "Brown Skin Girl"

India Arie - "Brown Skin"

More:

Teeny Violini: https://teenyviolini.com

Unsung America Fund: https://give.miamifoundation.org/givenow?fid=zBIEU%2f9xgNI%3d&fdesc=0bq%2fuc8NSCDyed5ISU9bhE70xx0osc6v

Philadelphia Orchestra rehearses in person for the first time since pandemic: https://www.inquirer.com/video/philadelphia-orchestra-rehearses-in-person-for-the-first-time-since-pandemic-20200806.html?fbclid=IwAR0MRcDYDA9_BPcL4ahM41S57C5G9z66o3beOEaLnQoCR6PxV8DlEF-QtZo

Meet The Medical Professionals Playing Classical Music Together Online: https://www.npr.org/2020/08/09/900523029/meet-the-medical-professionals-playing-classical-music-together-online?fbclid=IwAR3wmqdnv2VlAiWLjaX6l6pULUgL9AUIJKXGFZYqrMLJnoT09gQC5XdMxLE

Orchestras Are Totally Safe. Just Stay Away From the Flute Player: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/orchestras-music-coronavirus?fbclid=IwAR3iRsOtNwo0614RPOTg-CkpoWXXyxq4eq6uhDSC2dRAyrRCwJySZBX74i8

HUGE THANKS to Mary Kouyoumdjian for offering information on Lebanese artists. Find the full listing in the "EXTRAS" at TRILLOQUY.org.