Melanated Artists in Performance
I will have discussions with artists of color who are involved in the many aspects of the Fine Arts. I will be talking to professionals, semi-professionals, directors, composers, instrumentalists, dancers, actors, visual artists, singers, and teachers just to name a few. We will be discussing their origins, their current endeavors, goals and future projects; who inspires them and why they continue to do what they do? These stories and experiences need to be shared. What is your story and who will you inspire, uplift, inform and educate to make US better? Join me as I share these experiences and stories.
Melanated Artists in Performance
Latest Episodes
The Discipline Behind Jazz Freedom: A Conversation with Jalen Baker
Jalen Baker transformed a classical percussion background into a jazz voice all his own. In this episode, the vibraphonist shares how he found his calling, developed his sound, and built a career around music that feels pers...
The Cellist Who Won Yale with an Original Song and a Loop Pedal
Jonathan Moore is building a completely original lane on the cello—one powered by looping, distortion, dance, and raw emotion. If you think you know what a cellist sounds like, this conversation will change your mind fast.
Jamel Flemister: Why Black Comic Creators Are Building Their Own Future
Black cartoonists are building the future of comics right now, and Jamel Flemister is doing it by hand, one character at a time. In this conversation, he opens up about turning childhood sketches in Cleveland into Flemister Comics...
The Surprising Role of Heritage and History in Shaping Modern Musical Composition
The story of how an African American musician from Philadelphia became an international force in choral music and education is truly inspiring — and it starts with a simple curiosity and an unwavering passion. Dr. Jeremy Winston’s journey from ...
Dr. Tremon Kizer: From Rural Kansas to Columbia University: The Journey of a Black Music Scholar
Unlock the Power of Relentless Passion and Purpose—Dr. Tremon Kaiser Reveals His Journey from Kansas Fields to Leading Music Education on a Global Stage Dr. Tremon Kizer's journey from the rural plains of Kansas to th...