Detroit piano prodigy BLKBOK, 4th annual Obsidian Theatre Festival | ABJ Full Episode

This week on American Black Journal: June is Black Music Month, and we're talking with a piano prodigy from Detroit known as BLKBOK. Guest Host Trudy Gallant-Stokes talks with the pianist and composer, whose real name is Charles Wilson III, about how he blends classical and contemporary music for a unique sound he calls neoclassical. Plus, the 4th annual Obsidian Theatre Festival returns to Detroit from June 27-30, bringing a diverse array of original plays, a musical, and a cabaret fundraiser to various downtown locations. Gallant-Stokes talks with festival organizer John Sloan III, CEO & Artistic Director of GhostLight Creative Productions, about this year's festival and the additional activities taking place this month. Stay Connected: Subscribe to Detroit PBS’ YouTube Channel and don’t miss American Black Journal on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Detroit PBS, WTVS-Channel 56. Website: https://www.onedetroitpbs.org/category/american-black-journal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanBlackJournal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amblackjournal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amblackjournal/ Subscribe to the Detroit PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@detroitpbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://www.detroitpbs.org/download-mobile-app/ FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitpbs/ X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/detroit_pbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitpbs/