Jessica Messere: Queering Classical Music, Intersectionality, and Trans Partnerships

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 3:58 a.m.

What\u2019s it like to come out as a lesbian, fall in love, and then have your partner transition to a guy? We talk to Jessica Messere about their pansexual identify and how it intersects with race. We also talk about their work as a professional cellist and educator that just happens to be Black and Filipina. You can help support the SMF Jazz Academy by donating here\n\xa0\nGuest Links:\nFollow Jessica at:\nhttps://jessicamessere.com\xa0\nTwitter: @jess2playcello\nInstagram: @jess2playcello\n\xa0\nSavannah Music Festival and SMF Academy https://www.savannahmusicfestival.org\n\xa0\nAtlanta Celli:\xa0\xa0\nInstagram: @atlantacelli\nAtlantacelli.com\xa0\n\xa0\nAnd we\u2019re grateful to have our very first sponsor, Dash of Pride,\xa0 Dash of Pride is your one stop shop for LGBTQ wedding decor, stationary, and paraphernalia. They also have masks, shirts, home decor, and accessories for your everyday life. Go to Dash of Pride and use the promo code DASH10 for 10% off yiur entire order. And check out their cute penguin logo!\nWant to help us make the show? You can now donate to us through Paypal! Just go to: https://www.southernqueeries.com/podcast and click the donate button. We\u2019d be grateful for anything you give, and you\u2019ll receive a private thanks from us.\xa0\nMake sure you keep up with us at southernqueeries.com for additional show notes and a behind the scenes look at this episode and how we make the podcast. You can also keep up with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching Southern Queeries. To keep up with India, go to indiabastien.com, and to keep up with Aubree go to aubreecalvin.com