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Arielle Andrews (20) talks with her aunt, Vicky Cypress (40s) about her time as a radio DJ in the 90s, the influence of music on ourselves and society, and black music and black culture.

Aunt Shirlie Cox, 89, is interviewed by niece (by desire) Jessica Gribble, 46. We cover Shirlie's life, mostly early on, but all the way to retirement from her teaching career.

Throughout this conversation my mom and I discuss the differences between our fan girl days, in addition to how social media has affected the way pop stars communicate with us.

In this interview I discuss how music has changed over my mother’s lifetime. This includes changes in what devices were used to listen to music, what genres were popular, how information about music was spread, attitudes on music, and the...

Carol Larsen Bringham, a beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Aunt, and Friend to many shared her many wonderful memories.

[Recorded: Thursday, March 24, 2022] Ken Egan (81) and Janet King (73) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. The pair discuss life after retirement and their relationship with spirituality and meditation. Ken discusses his views on public...

[Recorded: Friday, November 12, 2021] Andy Ulrich (42) and Bill Antholis (56) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Andy is an Instructional Coach for Albemarle County Public Schools and Bill is the CEO of the Miller Center...

We talked about my mom’s childhood and how she ended up where she is today.

How music has changed over time

During Thanksgiving dinner this year, I interviewed an elderly from my church. We talked about her current life, immigration experiences and happy memories.

In this interview I discuss how music has changed over my mother’s lifetime. This includes changes in what devices were used to listen to music, what genres were popular, how information about music was spread, attitudes on music, and the...

I asked her about music and how it is changing currently.

My mom (age 44) and I (age 15) talking about my mom’s childhood, how she met my dad, and what impacts were made in her life. My mom talks about the relationships she has with her siblings and my dad....

[Recorded Thursday, April 27th, 2023] Alex (19) and Allie (31) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Alex is a first year undergraduate student at the University of Virginia studying biomedical engineering to pursue medicine. Allie is a...

I'm a daughter asking my mom about how music influenced her youth and her present.

Michael Moore (50) interviews his stepfather Louis "Lou" Saunders (90) about his upbringing, growing up during the Great Depression and the different roles he's occupied in his lifetime.

One Small Step partners Gregory "Greg" Frazee (62) and Aaron Domini (43) share about their childhoods and upbringings, reflect on the impact of social programs both historically and in the present, and discuss their biggest accomplishments in life.

Fiona talks about her life in South Africa and what it was like raising her children in America.

Jimmy Sidney interviews his father Bobby Sidney about the music he listened to growing up and as an adult. He also touches on why popular music is popular, and how certain genes like gogo, hip hop, and modern day rap...

CeCe describes what it was like to move from Virginia to South Carolina. She is a classmate of mine and I have always wanted to know more about how and where she grew up. She has a lot to say...

Talked to my grandma on thanksgiving 2019 about how music has changed throughout the years.

[Recorded: Thursday, February 9th, 2022] Carol (71) and Aly (38) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Carol is deeply involved in the Waynesboro community, although she is originally from a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania, spending...

During this interview we discussed the role music has played in our lives.

We talked about my moms life, mostly about her dad/ my grandfather and how he was in the army and they moved a lot. We also talked about her life decisions and etc.

This interview includes James Grenoble (21) interviewing his mother, Christiana Wilson (55,) on how music has influenced her life. The interview covers how a 55 year old views music now to how she viewed music when she was younger, gives...