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Jose likes to do the children's activities with his daughter. His one word to best describe Musikfest is MELTING POT.

I was with Alfreado Del Real, who is a macanic.We talked about the impact of music and radio in our society, past and present.

Ethnographic interview with language partners

Sisters Barbara and Patricia are New Jersey natives who have been coming to Musikfest for a couple of years. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is EXCITING and FANTASTIC.

Matt and Paige love the food, music, and beer at Musikfest. Their one word(s) are GOOD and DELICIOUS.

Enriqueta shares words from the Mazahua culture.

Stephanie Velte thinks back to memories of her dad, Larry Douglas, who worked as the Vice President of Promotion at Sony Records with a lot of very popular artists in the 80’s.

November 25th 2018, I interviewed my grandma. Even though she didn’t want to do it, she allowed me!

In this recording I am interviewing my Dad. His name is Dion Ingram.

Interview with someone that was a teenager in the 80s about how listening to music has changed since then.

Nicholas “Nicky” Weinstock had jumped headfirst into an entirely new civilization, with no knowledge of the language or culture. Nicky’s son, Lincoln Weinstock, interviews him about his experience in Africa. Nicky tells about his near-death malaria experience, what it was...

Lucille Wilhoit passed away on September 3, 2016. I remembered I'd recorded two interviews with her for the National Day of Listening in November of 2010. She talks in this interview about the importance of music to her, and how...

A Ghanaian woman tells me about her childhood experience in Nigeria where hairstyles were a part of the school uniform, how she feels about the time it takes to get her hair braided, and the hilarious story of the first...

Middle life

I interview my father for class. I am a trans man not yet out to my father, and use my deadname at the beginning of the recording. My name is Elliot, please disregard that.

Margaret Lim speaks about her experience immigrating from Indonesia to the United States.

Likhitha Patlolla (18) speaks with her sister, Prishika Patlolla (16) about what family and culture means to her as a high-schooler during a global pandemic.

Working, Passion, Stress

I interviewed the former bassist of the Christian youth group at Virginia Commonwealth University. The questions were about society as a whole, with a little political aftertaste.

The interviewee Denise discusses how parenting styles, psychosocial development, and sociocultural development played a role in her upbringing and daily life to date.

My dad reminisces about growing up in rural Kentucky in the 1940s

I interviewed my mom about the music industry and how it has transitioned since the 80’s as well as how it has shaped her life when she was growing up.

I interview my friend Anthony about his life, hobbies, and passions.

I interview my mother about her childhood in Colombia, coming to America, adopting a new culture, and the many lessons life has taught her. She shares experiences and people that have shaped her into the strong woman she is today.

Arnold Duevel talks about growing up in Central Minnesota. Born in 1918, he shares vivid memories of his childhood and teen-aged years. A decorated World War II veteran, Arnold has led a long and momentous life.