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Grandson interviews Grandmother about life in Philippines, emigrating to US, Japanese occupation of Phillipines during WWII

Phyllis Gunther (80) talks to her two sons, Bram Gunther (47) and Matt Gunther (44) about the experience of being burned as a child and the impact that has had on her life, her husband, children and grandchildren.

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.

Michael Diaz-Rivera (23) interviews his mother, Linda Diaz-Rivera-Cleveland (46) about her life, focusing on her experience as a mother.

Dorothy talks about growing up in Kentucky and New Jersey, and facing segregation in both.

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.

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.

23 year old woman interviewed by her 44 year old friend about her memories of growing up in Bosnia and moving to the U.S.

Tyler Payne interviews grandparent Jack Kudray and his adventure through life in Pittsburgh and moving to California in the 70’s.

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

Steve’s memories and friends growing up, and his experiences pursuing music and growth at Northeastern

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...

Dick Seidenspinner went out for a normal day of skiing. Little did he know a catastrophic event was waiting for him around the corner.

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.

Brian Madison (55) interviews his mother Lois Madison (82). LM talks about her grandparents and her family, moving to Vancouver during WWII, and meeting her husband. She also talks about her life with her husband Oscar.

Emilie speaks with her husband Matthieu about immigrating from France to New York for work. He speaks about their difficulties and identity.

John Becker (65) interviews restauranteur, John W. Williams (64).

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.

Rap music

Ruth Enders talks with her granddaughter, Erin Chrusciel, about how she raised nine children and what life as a military wife is like.

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.