# Wadada Leo Smith & Tyshawn Sorey

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Podcast: [Big Ears: Conversations About Music](https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-ears-conversations-about-music-7211990)
Published: 2025-03-11T04:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigearsfestival/episodes/Wadada-Leo-Smith--Tyshawn-Sorey-e2vuffv
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Duration seconds: 2399

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Journalist and music critic Larry Blumenfeld (Wall Street Journal, Chamber Music Magazine) sits down with legendary trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith and genre-defying composer Tyshawn Sorey. The discussion delves into the deep connections between sound and silence, the evolution of “creative music,” and the social and political impact of their work. Smith reflects on his early influences, his revolutionary compositional language, and the powerful legacy of Ten Freedom Summers , while Sorey shares insights into his Pulitzer-winning compositions and his exploration of spontaneous creation. Together, they discuss their unique approaches to composition, performance, and collaboration.

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