etienne charles & creole soul resources

Caribbean and New Orleans rhythms are brought to life by the brilliant trumpet player, composer, and bandleader Etienne Charles and his band, Creole Soul. In this compelling concert experience, you’ll groove to jazz, calypso, reggae, and soul music.

Etienne Charles is a Trinidadian native who has made a name for himself as a virtuoso on the trumpet. His artistic projects often dive into Afro-diasporic cultures, folklore, and histories. Etienne advocates for access to the arts and believes live music uplifts people of all backgrounds. Putting his philosophy into practice, Etienne brings his music to schoolchildren and other groups who are unable to attend his performances in his homeland of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Jazz Times described Etienne Charles as “a daring improviser who delivers with heart-wrenching lyricism.” He has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. A graduate of the Julliard School master program, Etienne is currently a professor of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University.

ABOUT THE NJPAC ON THE MIC PODCAST

NJPAC On the Mic is an audio resource that takes Schooltime Performances to the next level. This podcast series features three exclusive, curriculum standards-aligned episodes for all of NJPAC’s 2022-2023 Schooltime Performances. On the Mic offers students the opportunity to engage their listening skills, deepen their understanding of the performance, and learn about the process of bringing a live or recorded production to life. This immersive audio experience features a theme song by students in the NJPAC arts education program.

How to Listen to njpac on the mic podcast

Episode: ABOUT (6 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an introduction to the
performance, the artist or company, and the venue.

Episode: CONNECT (10 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for reflection questions, a closer
look at an aspect of the performance such as historical context or background on
the art form, and a brief selection of vocabulary words.

Episode: SPOTLIGHT (16 minutes)
Listen to this audio via the embedded media below for an exclusive interview with
an artist from the production or an NJPAC staff member followed by discussion
prompts.