In this episode, I sit down with New York Times acclaimed "striking mezzo-soprano" Raehann Bryce-Davis to discuss the lives and concerns of Black Opera Singers in 2021. Raehann updates us on the status of the opera industry post 2020 and the Bl

Creation Under Capitalism: The Young Artist's Dilemma

Jun 3rd, 2021 1h 11m

Has this ever happened to you: you’re a plucky aspiring artist in the classical space. You’ve done a summer program or two or ten. Maybe you’ve gotten roles. Maybe you haven’t. You’ve spent a significant portion of your meager muggle income on

#15 All About Love: Malcolm & Marie & bell hooks & Me

Feb 19th, 2021 1h 11m

Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with me by grabbing a sweet treat, slipping into something ~comfortable-, and tune in as I give my very official review of Malcolm & Marie and discuss some of my favorite takeaways from bell hooks' Love Bible",

New Year, Good Luck

Jan 5th, 2021 29m 12s

Happy New Year!!! 2020 was rough and I need to vent but also express a little gratitude to the people and things that got me through all year. Come along for this T&T mini-sode to ring in the new year with me!--- Support this podcast: https

#13 All In The Family: Mattiel Drummer Jordan Manley Discusses Music Industry, Church Background, and More

Dec 12th, 2020 1h

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#12 Black Girl Magic in Motion w/ Behavioral Specialist Iresha Picot

Nov 4th, 2020 1h 9m

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Opera's Not Dead: Young Artists Imagine the Future w/ Opera NexGen CEO Jaime Sharp

Oct 14th, 2020 1h 17m

Recent UofM grad @jaimesharp walks me through what she's been up to since graduating this spring. We catch up and talk projects past, present, and upcoming AND Jaime shares some exclusives on the emergence and future plans of @operanexgenhttp

Swiping Right On Your PERFECT Therapist: My Therapy Journey and Everything You Need To Know For Yours

Sep 22nd, 2020 1h 3m

Life is crazy and you might be thinking, "I should probably go (back) to therapy..." This one is for YOU! I go through my journey to starting and stopping and starting therapy throughout my life and then I tell you everything you need to know b

#9 The Vegan Cookout: Being Black & Vegan & Other Extreme Sports w/ @zipporahthevegan and @camtheevegan

Sep 9th, 2020 1h 3m

Thanks to @zipporahthevegan and @camtheevegan for sitting with me as we break down our vegan journeys, deconstructing vegan stereotypes, and exploring the cultural implications of being both black and vegan. A very chill episode you'll want to

#8 Myah On Mars: Equity in the Arts and the Richard Tucker Foundation with Julia Bullock

Aug 25th, 2020 1h 2m

Join me this week as I talk with internationally acclaimed singer and vocal artist, Julia Bullock. Together we delve deep into her life and career, the communal and sacred property of musical spaces, dealing with the Young Artist blues and MORE

#7 The Girls' Room: Conversations on Womanhood and Sisterhood (ft. My Friends)

Aug 11th, 2020 1h 7m

Step into the Girls' Room in this episode and join Myah Rose and 5 of her female friends in a conversation about sisterhood and community! Chatting about everything from female friendships, toxic platonic relationships, how to bag a bestie, and

#6 Rose Rants: You Hate Black Women

Aug 4th, 2020 50m 28s

We have a YouTube channel, friends! This episode ofThorn& Thistle is essentially a rant, y'all. I, Myah Roseand sick and tired of the vitriol and denigration Blackwomen face, and in this episode, I let those frustrationsout. Get comfy and j

#5 Reclaiming My Time: Healing From 2020 Fatigue

Jul 24th, 2020 53m 19s

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#4 Black Patriotism Pt. 2: What Are We Fighting For w/ Black Veterans

Jul 16th, 2020 1h 3m

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#3 Black Patriotism Pt. 1: Freedom Ain't Never Been Free

Jul 7th, 2020 54m 34s

Should we chuck the 4th of July? What does it even mean to be Black and American?? When will I beat Breath of the Wild on my Nintendo Switch?! These questions haunt me and I Want YOU to join me on this 2-part 4th of July special on Black Patrio

#2 Pride Was and Is a Riot w/ London Beck

Jun 30th, 2020 58m 8s

#2 Pride Was And Is A Riot w/ London BeckIn which I interview the very talented Metro-Detroit based musician, London Beck, and we have a fabulous conversation about life, music career, sexuality, gender identity, pride, BLM, and MORE. You'll wa

#1 We Been Knew: Being Black in a Pandemic

Jun 15th, 2020 40m 19s

Hey, I'm back with a new look and sound! Join me as I work through my thoughts and emotions around 2020 so far.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thornandthistle/support