This episode is perfect for anyone interested in performing arts expressing the black experience in America.
IN THIS EPISODE
- Q breaks downs all his forms of creative expression.
- He shares his artist statement and personal mission.
- He explains what he means by being ‘unapologetically human.’
- He describes ‘OnQ Performing Arts’ and what it is seeking to do in the community.
- Q discusses the artistic origins of ‘Miles & Coltraine: Blue (.),’ a show he produced about Miles Davis and John Coltraine
- He talks about how he accesses the emotions necessary to show addiction and depression on stage.
- He answers what is his ‘Love Supreme.’
- He reveals when he feels most free and flowing as a creative person.
- Q describes his band ‘Quentin Talley & the Soul Providers.’
- He shares a few of the songs his band sings and his band’s encore.
- He talks about collaborating on the ‘Intergalactic Soul’ art and performance exhibit.
- He identifies the issues that are important to him in his work.
- Q reads a poem called ‘Wait’ and shares how he feels reading it.
- He addresses the appropriation of art and giving credit to artists of color.
- He talks about growing up in South Carolina and what his family taught him.
- He answers whether he has always been ‘Q’ and who he wanted to be growing up.
- Q reflects on his time in the theater department at Winthrop University.
- He remembers breaking into the arts scene in Charlotte.
- He discusses his feelings about receiving recognition and support as an artist.
- He answers whether a community has an obligation to support artists.
- Q reveals what’s next for him.