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Maureen Mahoney, 70, was interviewed by her daughter, Tracey Merritt, 44, about growing up in New York City.

We talked about many aspects of Joann’s life growing up, college education, work, marriage, raising children, aging well and faith.

Our lives

Ted discusses his views on organized religion, in particular Christianity, and his experiences with devout members of his family. He further explains how he uses his rational thinking to abide by his own moral code.

Dave Torres talks about musical instruments

We talked about several things like, culture in Memphis, politics, music and more.

We discussed primarily what was important to my mom in her life and many of her outlooks on life.

This interview is reflecting on Alice’s childhood and adulthood. We talked about her favorite memories and things that impacted her greatly.

A conversation on the dehumanization of homelessness in America

My piano teacher, Janet Kaminsky, talks to me, Eileen Hsu (13) about her childhood and life as a musician.

Alena Rogers (39) tells Raj Kumar (37) about her past challenges with homelessness and substance abuse, and how Raj leasing her an apartment helped (in part) get her back on her feet.

Maeve Oliver, college student at VCU, talks to her mother Melissa Oliver about how music has changed in the last 50 years.

These are my parents

A history from elementary through present day, highlighting school, work, family and words of wisdom.

Deanna Bagalawis would like to be remembered as a kind, and warm hearted individual, who saw every human as equal and tried to reflect it in her day to day life. In this interview, she attributes her success to her...

In 2018, a large group of Black banjo and fiddle players and allies gathered at a retreat in Orange, VA. These are their stories.

We talked about the love of her life. It was amazing, not too interesting but, amazing. We also talked about her religion and how she likes trump.

Interviewed my brother for theology class

I interviewed Ryan Muns and asked about his music career and Selah his concert. Ryan also talks about his near death experience and his journey to creating a powerful stage performance.

Different life experiences and lessons

My father speaks of his past with alcohol , and future and past relationships.

Pedro talks about his relationship with music and how he sees his future managing artists.

Bill and Bev Dodds are a married couple who come to Musikfest every year. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is EXHILARATING.

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

Changes in patterns of life throughout 80 years.