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Wadada Leo Smith Quotes

American - Musician | December 18, 1941 -

I don't set out to win awards. I don't think any musician does, but when you receive an award, it's an affirmation: it means that people appreciate what you do. Every award I have received is a confirmation of something I have done, and that motivates me to push a little harder.

Wadada Leo Smith

People Me Win Think Appreciate Push

Seeing the bigger picture opens your eyes to what is the truth.

Wadada Leo Smith

Truth Eyes Picture Seeing Bigger

When Barack Obama was elected, it immediately brought out all the differences in society.

Wadada Leo Smith

Society Differences Out Barack Obama

The only thing that makes change possible is the idea of developing some kind of institution, because the institutions will survive individuals.

Wadada Leo Smith

Change Survive Kind Will Possible

All art is political. Yes. Even the stuff that sounds like bubble-gum songs. I think all art is, by nature, intended to motivate society for change, and the only reason change doesn't happen is because within the target population, courage is lacking.

Wadada Leo Smith

Nature Change Courage Art Society

I think all art is, by nature, intended to motivate society for change, and the only reason change doesn't happen is because within the target population, courage is lacking.

Wadada Leo Smith

Nature Change Courage Art Society

I wanted to identify that the black experience is American experience.

Wadada Leo Smith

Experience Black American Identify

I've got that Beethoven energy, that Stravinsky energy. And it's all a gift from the Creator.

Wadada Leo Smith

Energy Gift Creator Got Beethoven

There's nothing unnatural in creation.

Wadada Leo Smith

Creation Nothing Unnatural

I'm an optimist. I have always been, and I will continue to be. So I believe there's always a possibility of transforming or changing or doing something different.

Wadada Leo Smith

Believe Doing Will I Believe Always

When you live in the South, you're constantly part of the civil rights movement.

Wadada Leo Smith

Live You Civil Rights Movement Civil

My solo playing utilizes the deployment of suggestive psychic rhythms. I'll state these throughout a given piece and play thematic improvisations on top of that. I like to suggest that rhythmic movement without always playing it. I like to create openings that I can step into.

Wadada Leo Smith

Step I Can Create Play Top Movement

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