Why? Glenn’s talent may have been a part of your childhood, as he composed, wrote, and acted in Sesame Street and Mr. Dressup. His 1986 self-recorded album, Keyboard Fantasies, has been placed on top 100 lists, a pioneer in electronic music.
Where to start?
I rather like this minimalistic, calming piece, “Sunset Village,” recorded in 2020. https://youtu.be/3I6wffi4P-U
I realized that I didn’t know many Black trans men artists, so decided to search! Discovering Glenn-Copeland was an absolute treat and I knew I wanted to share his music during #BlackHistoryMonth.
Articles point to how jazz, folk, and R&B influenced him, but the first thing that struck me was his composition reminds me of Japanese pieces I have heard on the koto and shamisen. He actually identifies traditional Chinese music and his Buddhist faith as an influence.
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