Loki Karuna chats with Grammy-nominated clarinetist, Seunghee Lee (aka Sunny Kang) about the path toward a Grammy, her life as a golfer, and her new album, "Intermezzo". Loki offers condolences to the family of Marcellus "Khalifah" Williams and offers his thoughts on the death penalty.  Seunghee Lee "Intermezzo" Album "Executive", by Michele Magnani "Intermezzo", by Michele Magnani Missouri Executes A Man For The 1998 Killing Of A Woman Despite Her Family’s Calls To Spare His Life ★ Support this podcast ..read more

Loki Karuna chats with Charlton Lee of the Del Sol Quartet about the flexibility of smaller ensembles to shift the status quo, his new podcast, "Sounds Current", and more! Loki also highlights and reflects on his recent trip to a Buddhist conference in Florida. Charlton Lee "Sounds Current" "Rough Math" by Mason Bates "Scrapyard Exotica" by Mason Bates ★ Support this podcast ..read more

Loki chats with literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller about activism in prose, the legacy of James Baldwin (and other notable activists in literature), and how music intersects this tradition. Loki also shares his thoughts on the upcoming presidential election. **This opus is made possible, in part, by Bucklesweet. E. Ethelbert Miller Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Upcoming Lecture on James Baldwin by E. Ethelbert Miller "Sonny's Blues" by Milt Jackson "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" perf. James Baldwin ★ Support this podcast ..read more

Loki Karuna chats with Shane Evans about working as a classical recording artist as an "outsider", defining American music, and the release of his latest album, "Ballades". Loki offers thoughts in response to ideas on class structure and solidarity as presented in "The New Human Rights Movement", by Peter Joseph.  Black August Shane Evans "Ballades" by Shane Evans "The New Human Rights Movement" by Peter Joseph ★ Support this podcast ..read more

Loki Karuna chats with Lorin Green about her continued journey toward equity and liberation in classical music, her newly published anthology of Black experiences within the field, and how arts administration has impacted her view on the role of musicians. Loki also offers perspectives relating to the murder of Sonya Massey and political fundraising.  Arts Engines Lorin Green/"From Our Eyes and Ears" Relative Pitch Podcast "Danza de la Mariposa" by Valerie Coleman (perf. Lorin Green) "Prelude for Unaccompanied Flute" by Ulysses Kay (perf. Lorin Green) Body camera video focused national a ..read more

Loki Karuna chats with Marcus Norris about developing a composition career for Black audiences, his recent projects for both film and the stage, and the path that led him toward a collaboration with Beyoncé! Loki also offers responses and reactions to the latest in national politics.  Marcus Norris "I Tries So Hard For You" by Marcus Norris "I Don't Want Your Love" by Marcus Norris Should Biden Drop Out? Polls Say Yes!  ★ Support this podcast ..read more

Loki chats with Elizabeth Chang about the intersections of performing and teaching, and highlights her latest album, "Sonatas and Myths". Loki also offers a glimpse into the challenge of meeting people where they are toward the goal of systemic change within the classical music industry, and showcases how he's been engaging the challenge of diverse perspectives as a barrier to forward motion.  Elizabeth Chang "Sonatas and Myths" Violin Sonata No. 1, Sz. 75: III. Allegro, Bela Bartok Mythes, Op. 30, M29: No. 2, Narcisse, Karol Szymanowski ★ Support this podcast ..read more

Loki Karuna chats with Maestro Kwamé Ryan who has been recently appointed as Music Director of the Charlotte Symphony. Loki offers updates on his travels and work, and offers thoughts on the recent drama at the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.  Kwamé Ryan "Portrait of Trinidad" - National Steel Symphony Orchestra of Trinidad and Tobago Henri Dutilleux : Symphony No. 2 "Le Double" conducted by Kwamé Ryan Sister Souljah Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 (11/11/2015) ★ Support this podcast ..read more

Johnathan Gibbs returns to TRILLOQUY to offer updates as the newest member of the New York-based Dessoff Choirs. Loki and Johnathan return to the discussion of Handel and Negro Spirituals in honor of Black History Month, highlight the intersectional culture of Asian- and Afro-Americans, and address the challenge of burnout while working to shift classical music's status quo.  **Hear Loki and Johnathan's continued dialogue in episode 2 of "The Boys Are Black In Town" Sanctuary Road: No. 6, Run I (Live - Oratorio Society of New York Chorus and Orchestra) The Dessoff Choirs The Boys Are Bla ..read more

Loki Karuna shines a light on some of the Black history of Winston-Salem, NC, chats with Brian Cole, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and reacts to his recent trip to Detroit for the annual Sphinx conference. Armenta (Hummings) Dumisani Minister Louis Farrakhan performs Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto Brian Cole Duo for Violin and Cello (Jessie Montgomery) Sphinx Connect ★ Support this podcast ..read more