Have you ever thought about the relationship between corporate money and equitable arts initiatives? Percussionist Sidney Hopson has dedicated his career to convincing for-profit institutions that investing in the arts for Black and brown communities can impact their bottom line in a positive way. He speaks with Garrett about this, and lots more! Garrett and Scott remind you that music is not an escape with a few very timely selections, and former manager of Classical Minnesota Public Radio gets a special shout-out.

This opus is dedicated to Kansas City's KJ Brooks, and is made possible, in part, by Derek Menchan and BluKlok Records presenting, "The Incredible".

Playlist:

Negro National Anthem, perf. Southeast Symphony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=977kvruGXVA

Kenny G - Silhouette

Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

John Adams - The Chairman Dances

Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey on the Moon

John Legend/Common - Glory

Common/Lenny Kravitz - Riot In My Mind

Frederic Rzewski - Coming Together

Rammstein - Du Hast

Rammstein - Amerika

Christopher Rouse - Der gerettete Alberich

Joseph Schwantner - Percussion Concerto

More:

Derek Menchan, The Incredible: https://www.facebook.com/derekmenchan/posts/739115580013583

The Roast of Kansas City Police Commissioners: https://www.upworthy.com/young-woman-confronts-police-commissioners-brutality

Vibrating Suit Allows Deaf People to Feel Music: https://www.unilad.co.uk/technology/vibrating-suit-allows-deaf-people-to-feel-music/

Violinist Arrested for Trafficking Minor: https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/202010/28518/

Brian Newhouse Appointed Minnesota Orchestra Vice President of Individual Giving: https://minnesotaorchestra.org/about/media/press-room/2388-brian-newhouse-individual-giving