Episode 8: Alexei Moon Casselle

Creativity on Tap

In this episode of Creativity on Tap, host Frank Sentwali sits down with Alexei "Crescent Moon" Casselle, a musician and educator born and raised in Minneapolis. Alexei discusses his roots in the Twin Cities hip-hop scene and his journey as a performer, world traveler, and now educator. Known for his work with groups like Kill the Vultures, Roma di Luna, Big Trouble, and Mixed Blood Majority, Alexei reflects on how creativity has shaped his life. Now a secondary English teacher, he shares how his experiences in music influence his approach to education, blending art and learning to inspire the next generation. Don’t miss this deep dive into the intersection of hip-hop, community, and teaching.
About Alexei
Alexei Moon Casselle AKACrescent Moon is a musician and educator born and raised in Minneapolis. Casselle came up in the Twin Cities hip hop community in the mid-1990s inspiring him to join bands, record music, and play shows around the world. With over twenty albums in his discography of affiliated groups ranging from hip hop to Americana/roots music, Crescent Moon has always kept a core foundation of lyrics and rhythm in his creative DNA. He is currently a secondary English Language Arts teacher in the Twin Cities metro area.
About Creativity on Tap and COMPAS
Creativity on Tap is produced by COMPAS, a nonprofit that makes creativity accessible to all Minnesotans by providing participatory creative experiences. In each episode, Creativity on Tap brings together educators, entrepreneurs, elected officials, parents, and other community leaders to discuss creativity and answer the question: What is creativity, and how can it solve the unique challenges facing today's world?
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Creativity On Tap is part of Creativity Saves the World, a year-long initiative led by COMPAS to explore, celebrate, and emphasize the pivotal role creativity can and must play in shaping a world that prioritizes equity, justice, and inclusivity.

Theme music, "Krank It," was produced by COMPAS Teaching Artist Bionik.

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