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I recorded this interview for the National Day of Listening back in November of 2010. In October of 2015, Dee Wilhoit was diagnosed with stage IV cancer, and she passed away in May of 2016 at the age of 55....

Ray Miller lives in Quakertown, but has been attending Musikfest since the 1980s. His one word is FUN.

Kari is from Bethlehem and has inspired her friend, Joanne, to come and visit Musikfest for the past few years. Their one word(s) are RELAXING and COMPANY.

Hannah Kemp-Severence (40) talks with her dad, Philip Kemp (73) about his life in farming, being a lifelong Lutheran, his love of music and singing, and what's important for his family to remember about him.

Israel Rosado tells all about his past with creating music, and how his sound has developed with time.

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

Listen to a mother-daughter team discuss the evolution of music from the last 60s to today’s trending (or not so trending) tunes.

Talking with my older cousin Dani about his life and memories we have together growing up.

Hello, my name is Sierra McKinney, i’m 15 and I interviewed my mom, Dawn Hackett. In this interview, we discussed music and what music she liked to listen to etc. I chose to discuss about music because it truly is...

Jack Perry (51) shares a conversation with his father, Whit Perry (80), about a trip around the world that Whit took when he was younger and about how that trip changed him.

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.

Amanda and Michael are from Saylorsburg, PA and high school sweethearts. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is MAGICAL.

Debbie and Karen are good friends and neighbors, who have been coming to Musikfest for 10+ years. Their one word(s) to best describe Musikfest are FEST-TABULOUS and FUN.

Jaqueline has been coming to Musikfest with her husband for many years. Her one word to best describe Musikfest is EXPENSIVE.

In this interview we discussed how music has changed his life and he gives advice to prospective music majors

In this interview, we discussed music discovery in the 1980s, through raising young children, and sharing the experience with musically literate children.

Pat and Kim are from the Lehigh Valley area, and Pat has been taking her daughter to Musikfest since 1984. Their one word to best describe Musikfest is DELIGHTFUL.

Charlene serves as the president of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS). The one word Charlene chose to best describe Musikfest is FUN.

Music beginnings and growing up.

In Flushing, New York, a hardworking father, George Dakis, and his 14-year-old daughter, Christina Dakis, converse about his life in a Greek-American household. They talk about his inspiring life and the hardships he went through to become the man he...

An interview with aspiring musician and lovely neighbour, Rachel Ivy Alex

Childhood best friends having fun while discussing topics related to their favorite artist and their impact on our lives and friendships.

Talbot and Persaud get a chance to interview each other about how they began their music and poetry journeys. They also talk about how they became friends and ended up where they are now.

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.

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.