Grammy-Winning Drummer, Composer, Educator & Activist Terri Lyne Carrington
6/19/202623 min
On this episode of Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris, we welcome Grammy-winning drummer, composer, producer, educator, and social activist Terri Lyne Carrington. A pioneering force in contemporary jazz and beyond, Terri shares insights into her remarkable career, her passion for music education, and her commitment to using art as a catalyst for positive social change. We also discuss her highly anticipated new album "Trip The Night Fantastic"along with the creative process behind her latest work, and the importance of empowering the next generation of artists. From performing with some of the world’s most celebrated musicians to leading groundbreaking projects that challenge conventions and inspire dialogue, Terri Lyne Carrington continues to shape the future of music while honoring its rich history. www.TerriLyneCarrington.com www.Instagram.com/terrilynecarrington Join us for an inspiring conversation about creativity, leadership, advocacy, and the transformative power of music. Subscribe, rate, and review Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts.
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First 90 secondsNigel J. Farmer0:00
[laid-back music] Welcome to Music Matters Podcasts with Darryl Craig Harris. Talking about all things music with celebrities, artists, music business insiders, and more.
Darrell Craig Harris· Host0:15
Terrylynn Carrington, how are you doing today?
Terri Lyne Carrington· Guest0:22
I'm excellent. How are you doing?
Darrell Craig Harris· Host0:25
I am good. I'm in Las Vegas. Where, where are you joining us from?
Terri Lyne Carrington· Guest0:28
From Boston, or a suburb.
Darrell Craig Harris· Host0:30
[chuckles] That's a beautiful, beautiful city. You're a four-time Grammy winner, amazing drummer, writer, social activist, which is awesome, and we're gonna talk a little bit about that as well. You have a new album coming out called Trip the Night Fantastic. The release date's July 31st. You have singles out right now and more coming this Friday. Um, tell me about the album. I, I... Sounds like you're just very busy person.
Terri Lyne Carrington· Guest0:53
Yes, I am. Well, the album is, uh, the second album of the band Social Science, which is a collaboration with Matthew Stevens and Aaron Parks and Morgan Guerin as the core, uh, band, and the album has a lot of guest artists on it, um, just like our first album did. Uh, and this time, I mean, obviously these social justice themes, uh, but this time we wanted to... Well, we set out to make a dance record, our version of a dance record, so wanted it to be more focused on groove. Uh, but then because