White Snake Projects

Meet our first Poet-in-Residence: Lokosh (Joshua D. Hinson) citizen of the Chickasaw Nation.

A painter, a poet, and a fluent speaker of the Chickasaw language, Lokosh writes and makes art on the Chickasaw Nation in Ada, Oklahoma — and an activist for the revitalization of his language.

His Chickasaw name means “gourd.”

He signs his work Nannikbi’ (Maker) and Holissochi’ (Poet).

When we first approached Lokosh to contribute lyrics for one or two songs in Sing Out Strong: Revolutionary Voices, he sent us a portfolio of his poems and invited us to choose.

It was impossible to pick just two.

Lokosh is now the voice behind ten of the eleven songs in this song cycle — language, memory, survival, set to new music.

Hear his words live this Thursday, June 4 · 1:00 PM at the with a live talkback from Lokosh to follow.

Reserve your seat — link in bio.

Yakkookay chimanhili (thank you, all of you).

London heard it first.
Three reviews from the world premiere of Requiem for America at the Barbican — in the critics’ own words.
The full story drops soon. US premiere comes home: November 14, 2026 · Jordan Hall · Boston.
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We’re thrilled to introduce the composers for Sing Out Strong: Revolutionary Voices, part of our multi-year community-based activist project amplifying revolutionary and Indigenous voices through new song. This initiative celebrates diverse musical expressions and platforms marginalized voices.

Veronika Reutz Drobnić, an internationally recognized Croatian composer and performer, creates innovative, visually driven scores and multimedia works.

Austin Oting Har, a composer, writer, and performer, bridges ancient philosophy, global performance traditions, and cutting-edge music technology.

Aidan Teplitzky, a Manchester-based composer, explores themes of class, culture, and détournement. He collaborates with leading orchestras and ensembles, bringing a fresh perspective to traditional musical forms.

Victoria Malawey, a composer, songwriter, and scholar, centers her award-winning vocal and chamber works on healing, catharsis, and the expressive power of the human voice.

Jonny Incipido, a q***r Cebuano-Filipino composer and producer, amplifies underrepresented voices through his music and interdisciplinary collaborations.

João Ricardo, a Portuguese composer and doctoral researcher, premieres his operatic and contemporary works at leading ensembles and festivals in Portugal.

Ty G. Bloomfield, a composer and curator, presents immersive, socially engaged works across the US and Europe, addressing social and political issues.

Yike Zhang, a Toronto- and New York–based composer, blends Western classical traditions with Chinese cultural aesthetics in her innovative performances.

Lingbo Ma, a Chinese-born, US-based composer, seeks clarity and narrative depth through refined simplicity in her music commissioned by major institutions.

Kirsten C. Kunkle, a Native American soprano, composer, librettist, and Artistic Director, celebrates her powerful voice, internationally commissioned compositions, and deep connection to her Mvskoke heritage, creating a unique sound that resonates with audiences.

Learn more at our website — link in bio.