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Mona Coleman (grandmother, 72) was interviewed by Adi Coleman (granddaughter, 17) to discuss the life growing up in the 60’s in a small U.S. town. We talk about the trends, the ways, and the styles of this crucial time period...

Quick talk about the uprising of rock and roll

An interview with my mom showcasing what it was like to grow up in Marrakech, Morocco. Always interesting to have a sit down with her :)

My name is Connor Foster and I interviewed Timothy Wallace. We have a 26-year age gap, and met through my girlfriend -- his daughter. In our interview we discuss masculinity and how it applies to either gender, gender roles, and...

practice interview

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...

This is about a wonderful woman.

In this interview, I asked a series of questions about my parents musical careers before & during college. They shared stories of their inspirations & how they met through their love of music. We finished the interview talking about how...

Christine and Thomas met at Musikfest at the Fetzplatz a few years back, thus changing their lives for the better. Now Christine and Thomas are married and got married on the very first day of Musikfest on August 4, 2017....

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.

Curtis Diaz speaks with his friend and colleague Troy Small on his life, how his career in music has inspired him, and his experience growing up as a Black first generation American.

Rap music

My grandma’s family was very musical, and were proud alumni of St. Olaf College. Her love for music was passed on to my sister and I, and she is very proud of hers and our achievements.

Short interview exploring music and it’s connection to the social world.

Middle life

we talked about about my aunts childhood and growing up

All about moms life

Jeff Cheng (18) talks to John DelGuercio (19) about music, his plans for the future, and views on life.

Maeve Oliver talks to her father John Oliver about how music has changed in his lifetime.

Lesley Opindas (17) has a conversation with Mr. Lapomardo (?), a music teacher at Shrewsbury high-school. In this captivating conversation, we learn what it’s like pursuing a career in music education. But most importantly, the experiences of teachers as they...

Sometime in the late 1970s, Skip Landt walked into the Old Town School on Armitage to sing in the community chorus. Today he's been teaching harmonica at the school for over 30 years. Here he talks to student-turned-teacher Rick Sherry,...

Virginia talks and shares her memories of Musikfest. Her one word to best describe the festival is PRIDE.

Jim Cunningham, Born 1933 is a man of many professions. When Lucas Grey joined by his Uncle Jim Cunningham sat down at a piano for an interview. Jim Cunningham grew up in the small town of Belpre Ohio, and was...

Henry Alms open mic tour

Even after her passing, my Mom is still spreading her joy of music everywhere.