BONUS CONTENT: Andre Royo Wants You to Enjoy the Now

His message to artists, and his recommendations of things to watch, read, listen to, and do.

Andre Royo, photo by Kris Connor

It doesn’t get much better than spending an hour on Zoom with Andre Royo and hearing his hilarious stories. Whether recalling his early auditions for The Wire or that time he was invited to appear in a Chris Stapleton video, Royo has no shortage of interesting, insightful, and amusing things to say.

After our call, he sent me an email with some additional thoughts, which I’ve shared below. He recalled his time as a caregiver for his mom, who had Alzheimer’s, and how art helped him heal.

Below the email you’ll find his recommendations of things to watch, read, listen to, and do.

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Andre’s Thoughts

There were so many gems throughout my journey.

My time with my Mom was excruciating, but with wonderful moments of exploration between mother and son that will forever be remembered! I learned who my mother was as a person and what it meant to be a son! How music was that last artistry that kept my Mom and me in the space of love and happiness, and how powerful music is! The universal language and the healer of one’s soul...