The women from the Classically Black podcast return to talk about their new organization, the International Society for Black Musicians, as well as Katie Brown's fellowship with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and Dalanie Harris' use of a new social media app to network with even more Black musicians. Scott honors the personality and the playing of pianist Andre Watts, and Garrett addresses the public defamation and physical assault of Keyon Harrold Jr.

Playlist:

MF Doom - "Coffin Nails"

Duke Ellington - "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1VrCDp-JO8)

Mortimer Wilson - "Waltz of the Negro Dolls"

Walter Hawkins - "Going Up Yonder"

Queen (arr. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Cornelius - "If You're Here"

Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in A

Maurice Ravel - "Miroirs"

More:

International Society for Black Musicians: https://www.isblackmusicians.com

Classically Black Podcast: https://www.classicallyblackpodcast.com

The Illharmonic Orchestra: http://www.theephantomhiphop.com

Illinois Expunges Cannabis Convictions: https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/illinois-officials-say-theyve-expunged-500000-cannabis-convictions

England and the Remix to COVID: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-uk-update-latest-lockdown-news-live-b1781872.html

MF Doom Dies at Age 49: https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/12/31/22208574/mf-doom-passes-away

Nazi Origins of Vienna Philharmonic's New Years Day Concert: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-nazi-origins-of-the-vienna-phil-s-new-year-s-day-concert

Police Identify Maya Ponsetto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETSKeQ2ojKY