Episode 2 features Alonso Malik Pirio, a Grammy-winning performer, composer, conductor, and orchestrator. We talk with Alonso about his compositional process, finding inspiration, and winning a Grammy! Transcripts to all podcast episodes are created by Hollyn Slykhuis and are posted on our website.
To learn more about Alonso and all recommended groups and resources, check out the links below!
Alonso’s website: https://www.alonsomalikpirio.com/
Buy his works: www.risingtidemusicpress.com
NewMusic USA Reel Change: https://newmusicusa.smapply.io/prog/reel_change/
Tonality (Choir): https://ourtonality.org/
Fela Kuti: https://felakuti.com/
Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston’s “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley’s recording of George’s “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below!
Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/
Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/
