In a roundtable discussion bringing together the greats from various genres, Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy-winning jazz bandleader Wynton Marsalis, Grammy-winning opera singer Joyce DiDonato, and 2021 Kennedy Center Honors recipient violinist Midori Goto gathered Monday (June 14) to speak on injustice, community-building and humanitarian efforts through their work in music.
In a virtual event titled “Building Peace Through Music” and moderated by Pulitzer-winning journalist Trymaine Lee, the panel touched on timely topics, such as impediments to peace and the power of youth to bring about change in their respective communities. Organized by The Peace Studio, the panel addressed how music can be used to bridge cultural divides that have recently surfaced and made headlines. The full episode will be available to viewers via PBS All Arts on June 28.
Throughout the conversation, each of the legendary artists shared their experiences in promoting a more equitable future. In one poignant moment, Marsalis shared his advice to young people on facing adversity. “What I say to young people is: Don’t remove obstacles that make younger people strong. Most impediments are there for a reason,” he said. Marsalis followed up his advice with a reminder dedicated to the next generation: “What I tell my younger people is that you have to be ready to battle well-funded corruption.”
In an exclusive interview, two of the panelists — multi award-winning opera singer Joyce DiDonato and MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee — sit down with Billboard to further discuss how their respective industries can foster change and move forward.
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