Is America a racist country? Is "classical" music a racist industry? Garrett and Scott keep it "trill" and address both of these questions, in light of recent statements by Senator Tim Scott and Vice President Kamala Harris. The guys also honor music from Mexico, highlight the intersection of Asian culture and American Music Education, and shout-out an artist who isn't afraid to center his heritage through performance. Quinton Morris chats with Garrett about life in Seattle and his new show, "Unmute the Voices", on KING-FM.

Support comes from Ryan Romine, Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Associate Professor of Bassoon at Shenandoah University: https://www.su.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/ryan-d-romine/

Playlist:

Georges Bizet - "Danse Bohéme" (from Carmen)

Ravi Shankar - Concerto for Sitar and Orchestra

Steely Dan - "Do It Again"

Oliver Adams - Mortal Kombat Theme

Chen Gang/He Zhanghao - "Butterfly Lovers" Violin Concerto

Agustín Lara - "Granada"

Silvestre Revueltas - La Noche de los Mayas

Silvestre Revueltas - Sensemayá

William Grant Still - "Bayou Home"

David Baker - "Blues" (from his Sonata for Cello and Piano)

More:

Downbeat - Kamala Harris on reparations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsB6EWNUcyY

Unmute the Voices on KING-FM: https://www.king.org/unmute-the-voices/

IATSE Local One Says Metropolitan Opera Will Not Open in 2021: https://operawire.com/iatse-local-one-says-metropolitan-opera-will-not-open-in-2021/

Black Opera Alliance And TRG Arts Release First Insight Report: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwopera/article/Black-Opera-Alliance-And-TRG-Arts-Release-First-Insight-Report-20210430

BBC must improve diversity of 'near snow white' Proms, campaigners claim: https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-must-improve-diversity-near-24024116

Mortal Kombat ơn Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mortal_kombat_2021

Hiroyuki Sanada: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0760796/

What is Cinco de Mayo?: https://nationaltoday.com/cinco-de-mayo/