Hello, dear Scorekeepers! And welcome to a jam-packed ninth episode of The Score. On today's episode, we voyage all the way to the stars and back with a quick chat about Rocky's recent reading with acclaimed Black astrologer Mecca Woods, followed by a dip into MN Opera's newly announced 2021-22 Season, and a conversation about our conflicted feelings around the well-intentioned acronym BIPOC. Then sit back, relax and enjoy a super-sized and super soul-cleansing interview with our guest, composer and recent Guggenheim Fellow Dr. Nkeiru Okoye. We're honored to have Dr. Okoye with us to share a bit about her creative process, what she believes institutions need to change in order help attract audiences and artists of color, and she gives us a little sneak peek at some of her upcoming work. And of course, we'd never leave you without a PB&J. This week, we're sending some love to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall, rising political superstars India Walton and Chris Jones, and the luminous Angela Bassett. Let's do it to it, y'all!

Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige Reynolds

Guest: Dr. Nkeiru Okoye

Producer: Rocky Jones

Timestamps

Astrology and the new MN Opera Season - 0:53

Unpacking BIPOC - 14:35

In Conversation with Dr. Nkeiru Okoye - 43:29

PB&J - 1:30:48

Links

MN Opera's 2021-22 Season (Learn More)

"'BIPOC' Isn't Doing What You Think It's Doing | Opinion" (Newsweek)

Dr. Nkeiru Okoye (Website)

Mecca Woods - My Life Created (Website)

"Katori Hall Wins Drama Pulitzer for ‘The Hot Wing King’" (NY Times)

India Walton for Buffalo (Learn More)

Chris Jones for Governor (Learn More)

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