Mugshots: Mary-Jo Ochs, Anne Billas, Jody Higgins.

Mary-Jo and Anne are sisters who have been coming to Musikfest since the 80's - accompanied with their friend, Jody. Their one word(s) to best describe Musikfest is MEMORIES, FAMILY, EXCITEMENT.

A Step Towards a Clear Mind

My first official recording on here. Topic of passion. The recording got cut off at the end because I forgot to turn on airplane mode and I received a phone call. The last thing I wanted to to say is...

Interviewing my Boomer of a Father with Arbitrary Questions on Constantly Changing Topics

He answers questions about his childhood and life that give insight into how things were 50-60 years ago.

Interview with my grandfather Manuel Madera

Manuel Madera is my grandpa. We talked about my great-grandparents and what they were like, we talked about how he met my grandma, about his start in music and what kind of music he liked, and just about life and...

Interview with my grandmother ( country music singer Carroll Baker)

Discussed her childhood and how her past has shaped her into the person she has become and how it helped her become a singer.

Recording – 04-16-2024 16:20:49

Thomas Helmer (69) interviewed by his granddaughter (16) about his experiences during the 1960s.

Nazi watches, German wine, and American music in WWII: a soldier's story

Bernard Ham of Portsmouth, Virginia speaks of his time in the Second World War. His stories include why he wears a Nazi officer's watch, the fortuitous reunion with a brother on the streets of Paris, and how he found his...

How music changed me

This is just a brief talk about how music has impacted my life through the opportunities I have had while growing up.

Grandad Atha: Seventy years beyond me in age and many more in wisdom
December 30, 2022 App Interview

James William Sr. Atha (87) is interviewed by granddaughter Emily Atha (17). Known to others as JW, Jim Willie, and Jim, James tells of his childhood memories and of the lessons he has learned from a blessed life.

Marin and Lyric interview redo

Lyric and marin talk about lyrics life and how she grew up and her wishes for her daughter.

About Music and the Culture of the Industry in the Past

This is an interview with Lane Tietgen about his career and experiences he’s had playing music around the country. He tells story’s about touring with various bands and recording music in New York.

A very musical interview with Laura Haupt

An interview with an elementary/middle school music teacher who deeply enjoys the inspiring beauty of art.

Passion for Teaching, Compassion for Students

In this interview, I spoke with musical therapist, Jocelyn Fish, about her experiences in her work and her passion for teaching.

Michelle Engler and Joe Rosen talk about growing up in Israel and playing music

In this interview on November 24, 2017, Michelle Engler interviews her Grandpa Joe about his school life in Israel and moving to America. Joe talks about his teaching career and his love for music.

The media’s role on education and music- As told through a woman who grew up in southern Virginia

This interview highlights the changes in media over time and how it has affected both music and music listening habits as well as the education systems in the US.

My Brother’s Experience with Music

I interview my brother about his musical interest and how music influences his views on society

An Outsider in a Foreign Country

During the 1980’s in Seoul, South Korea, parents were determined to send their children to best universities to succeed and have a prosperous life ahead of them. Most kids were usually under the control of their parents and obeyed what...

Music influencing our lives

My boyfriend and I discussed the influence of music in our lives

Mass Comm. Media Project

How music has changed to my father

11/9 INARI interview
November 10, 2020 App Interview

Interview with Chicago artist INARI