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A dose of inspiration.
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It’s been a minute since I’ve sent out a recap of who and what inspires the artists I’ve interviewed. Here’s a peek back at the folks I spoke to in January and February, and a reminder of the books, movies, songs, and other works of art that inspired their creativity. Two playlists are included, along with links of fun things to check out.
Perhaps you’ll be inspired by these works of art, too.
To refresh your memory, the artists I interviewed during this time period were singer-songwriter Courtney Hartman, editor Michael P. Shawver, composers Joy Ngiaw and Jeff Toyne, costume designer Ruth E. Carter, illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, and authors Brad Meltzer, Elizabeth McCracken, and Paul Rees.
Without further ado, let’s jump in!
Listen
First up is the January Mixtape. Most of the songs are tied back to the interviews, and some I included because they’ve been inspiring me lately. Here’s a quick overview of the playlist:
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