Matthew Hillman and Rissel Peguero Almonte
Recorded
September 3, 2023
Archived
September 3, 2023
38:04 minutes
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Id:
mby023068
Description
Spouses Matthew "Matt" Hillman (42) and Rissel Peguero Almonte (27) reflect on the role that music has played in their lives and how working together as musicians influences their relationship. They also talk about family, religion, and creativity.Subject Log / Time Code
Rissel Peguero Almonte (RP) talks about how her family came to the United States as Seventh Day Adventists on a religious visa.
RP reflects on feeling more open and accepting after leaving the religion.
Matthew "Matt" Hillman (MH) describes his journey as a musician.
MH and RP outline how they met each other in the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay music program and performing together.
RP talks about how her father's visa was not reviewed by the church and the difficulties he's faced since.
MH and RP talk about how their work and personal lives are intertwined.
RP asks MH what his favorite memory of her is.
Participants
- Matthew Hillman
- Rissel Peguero Almonte