The Artist's Soulful Konosis

Artists, especially in the black tradition, embody a concept known as soulful konosis, which is the act of selflessly giving, donating, and emptying oneself during performances. This is demonstrated by musicians like James Brown, Al Green, Prince, and John Coltrane, who exhaust themselves on stage, giving their all to the audience. They view themselves as extensions of their audience, giving everything until they physically cannot anymore. The intense dedication to their craft often leads to physical strain and health issues, as seen in the lives of these iconic artists.