How to Survive the End of the World There’s a New World Comin’ with Toshi Reagon
Mar 13, 2018
Toshi Reagon, a renowned singer and songwriter with a vibrant career, shares her insights on the transformative power of music while discussing her groundbreaking Parable of the Sower Opera. She emphasizes the importance of community and artistic expression, inspired by Octavia Butler's visionary ideas. Toshi highlights generational shifts in understanding inclusivity and resilience amidst chaos. The conversation also explores civic engagement, urging grassroots movements to challenge societal norms and create meaningful change for a boundaryless future.
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Producing Your Own Work
- Learn how to produce your own work, don't wait for others.
- This allows you to control your creative output and avoid gatekeepers.
Parable's Origins
- Toshi Reagon and her mother, Bernice Johnson Reagon, began working on the Parable of the Sower opera around 1998.
- A 2008 workshop at the New York City Opera was cut short due to the opera's implosion.
Generational Service
- Working on Parable of the Sower has deepened Toshi Reagon's sense of service to younger generations and her ancestors.
- She sees her role as supporting those who are on a determined path.
