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CLASSICAL MUSIC has been misappropriated as a musical genre and a culture rooted in the aesthetics of Western Europe. TRILLOQUY is the weekly podcast built to DECOLONIZE the traditional definitions and conversations surrounding CLASSICAL MUSIC.

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Loki chats with conductor Dane Lam about his work on three continents and what it looks like to celebrate and preserve culture within different global contexts while expanding audience's perspectives on so-called classical music. Loki speaks to how t... more

Peter Askim is transforming the way the next generation of artists are entering the orchestral field with a summer festival celebrated for its "pay what you can" model that eliminates what, for many, was a primary barrier to entry into this vital asp... more

Joachim Horsley is a composer and performer whose fusion of Western European classical and Afro-Caribbean music has earned him praise and notoriety in the United States, Cuba, and beyond. He chats with Loki about his trajectory, his education in Cuba... more

Loki chats with founding member of the Kronos Quartet, David Harrington, about the group's work over the past 50 years and their new project, "Three Bones", honoring the 250th anniversary of America with music that highlights Native, Gullah, and immi... more

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Peter Askim
Maestro, bassist, composer and conductor; founder and artistic director of The Next Festival of Emerging Artists (Next Fest)
Next Fest
Episode: Opus 280 - "The Next Festival" (feat. Peter Askim)
Joachim Horsley
Pianist, arranger, and composer known for fusion of classical and Caribbean rhythms
Episode: Opus 279 - "Beethoven in Havana" (feat. Joachim Horsley)
David Harrington
Founder of Kronos Quartet
Kronos Quartet
Episode: Opus 278 - "Three Bones" (feat. David Harrington)
Min Kwon
Pianist and founder of Center for Musical Excellence (CME)
Center for Musical Excellence
Episode: Opus 277 - "America/Beautiful" (feat. Min Kwon)
Devin Moore
Member of the Isidore Quartet
Isidore Quartet
Episode: Opus 276 - "Adorations" (feat. Devin Moore)
Jeri Lynne Johnson
Maestro, conductor, founder of Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
Episode: Opus 275 - "The Firebird" (feat. Jeri Lynne Johnson)
Nkeiru Okoye
Composer; librettist; conductor; cultural thought leader
Self / Collaborators mentioned (University of Michigan, Exeggents)
Episode: Opus 274 - "When the Caged Bird Sings" (feat. Nkeiru Okoye)
Nathalie Joachim
Haitian-American flutist, singer, songwriter, composer; former member of Flutronics
Sedi Records / Flutronix
Episode: Opus 273 - "Black Being" (feat. Nathalie Joachim)
Michael Repper
Maestro and conductor, known for his work in increasing representation of marginalized composers in classical music.
Episode: Opus 272 - "Negro Melodies" (feat. Michael Repper)

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Loki Karuna
Host of Trilloquy; focuses on living composers, decolonization, and inclusive programming.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Fantastic and necessary podcast!

    This is a great podcast with thoughtful and engaging conversations with music practitioners. The host also doesn’t shy away from the “big issues” in classical music around diversity, accessibility and structural change, etc. Also providing some insight and transparency through sharing lived experiences. I am listening from Berlin/Germany, and find it very insightful, although it has a mostly USA geographical focus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosie listens
    Germanya month ago
  • Classical music is okay…

    …But the Trilloquy podcast makes it great! This show shines a light on the marginalized and encourages everyone to think better, listen better and BE BETTER. I look forward to new episodes every week and been listening for yearss now. Thanks G&S for sharing your voices!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buttclit
    United States3 years ago
  • More research and better listening skills

    The new director of the Baltimore Symphony is biracial. He is well established in Europe. Do your homework. Please. He may have been American born but he was European bred. I enjoy your podcast however it appears that you ofttimes don’t do good research on subjects you want to dismiss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    basso54
    United States4 years ago
  • More research

    The new director of the Baltimore Symphony is biracial. He is well established in Europe. Do your homework. Please. He may have been American born but he was European bred.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    basso54
    United States4 years ago
  • A Necessary Part of Every Weekly Routine

    For anyone considering a career in performing arts or programming of any kind and cares about how their work includes and reflects all people, you must listen to Trilloquy. Not only does Trilloquy provide insightful, relevant, and critical perspectives on current events in the modern performance ecosystem, it also brings attention to how many of our established practices and traditions directly stem from oppressive and colonized culture norms. Episodes of Trilloquy are an important addition to t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cameron.barton
    United States4 years ago

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The show shines a light on marginalized voices and encourages more inclusive listening and practice.
Many describe the interviews as musically and culturally enriching, with a sense of community and purpose.
Audiences value the honesty about research and context behind decolonization efforts in programming.
Listeners praise thoughtful, engaging conversations that tackle big issues in classical music and accessibility.

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Opus 280 - "The Next Festival" (feat. Peter Askim)
Q: How did The Next Festival originate and why a strings-only, pay-what-you-can model?
It began as a social experiment to test a different model that could be sustainable without relying on huge budgets, with a focus on community, accessibility, and the music itself rather than prestige.
Opus 278 - "Three Bones" (feat. David Harrington)
Q: With your engagement of so many different musics and types of music over the years, how do you engage the phrase 'Classical Music'? Is this a phrase that you even use?
I don't use that exact phrase to label the music; I see classical as an emotional and cultural frame that's too narrow, and I prefer to listen deeply to what different cultures bring, allowing room for new sounds and connections to emerge.
Opus 276 - "Adorations" (feat. Devin Moore)
Q: Well, what constitutes for you something interesting? What are the qualities that you're looking for?
I personally love music that is somewhat programmatic, with a story or narrative, and I look for pieces that offer an interesting perspective or a modern twist on traditional forms, so that the performance can be a narrative in itself.
Opus 274 - "When the Caged Bird Sings" (feat. Nkeiru Okoye)
Q: Can you briefly explain the Heldentenor terminology and what that voice type means for the piece?
Okoye clarifies that a Heldentenor is a held-back, Wagnerian tenor with the heft of a baritone, capable of delivering dramatic, powerful lines, which she matches to Jubilant Sykes for a specific aria.
Opus 275 - "The Firebird" (feat. Jeri Lynne Johnson)
Q: Among those ideals you recognize in Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, how does the democratic structure manifest in practice?
The orchestra operates with input from musicians, shared decision-making, and a commitment to representation, while the conductor remains the artistic lead who makes the final calls after considering diverse perspectives.

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A thoughtful program centered on decolonizing classical music, with frequent conversations about living composers, inclusive programming, and new models for funding and mentorship. Episodes often explore cross-cultural collaboration, audience accessibility, and the moral responsibilities of institutions as they broaden repertoire and representation. Listeners can expect deep dives into community engagement, education initiatives, and the practical challenges of sustaining innovative, diverse artistic projects across the concert ecosystem. The show frequently features artists and leaders who push for systemic change, making it a likely fit for listeners who value equity, culture-shifting programming, and honest conversations about power and ... more

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1. Peter Askim
2. Joachim Horsley
3. David Harrington
4. Min Kwon
5. Devin Moore
6. Jeri Lynne Johnson
7. Nkeiru Okoye
8. Nathalie Joachim

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