Keeping Tradition Alive: A Conversation with Lucija Maroević
🎶We’re joined by Lucija Maroević — vocalist, cultural anthropologist, and a leading voice in the Ethno movement 🌍🎶From Zagreb, Lucija has led vocal workshops, directed choirs, and shared traditiona...
28 Maj 202549min
Healing Through Harmony: Music, Well-Being, and AI's Role in Tomorrow’s Tunes
Our conversation explores the importance of open-earedness—the ability to listen without bias—and how it shapes both music education and our understanding of different cultures. We discuss the PERMA m...
19 Mars 20251h
From Red Carpets with Elton John to Empowering Young Musicians in Southern Africa with Joe Herrmann (Music Crossroads)
In our conversation, we dive into the incredible role music plays in changing the lives of young people in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe as well as the challenges of achieving this mission.. Joe als...
6 Mars 20251h 1min
Curating Culture: Innovation in Organizing with Gaurav Narula (WOMEX)
We dive into the challenges and opportunities of organizing an event on the scale of WOMEX, bringing together over 2,600 music professionals from across 90 countries each year. Gaurav shares insights ...
21 Feb 202539min
How the JM Jazz World Orchestra is changing lives and shaping careers with Pilvi Kokkonen & Luis Bonilla
🌟 The JM Jazz World Orchestra is more than just an ensemble—it’s a launchpad for emerging jazz talent. Bringing together gifted musicians from around the world, it offers them a taste of the real-lif...
12 Feb 202538min
Creating Change Where It Matters: Art, Activism, and Resilience with Ruth Daniel (In Place of War)
🌟 She shares her journey—from being a musician to running an independent label in the UK to founding Un-Convention, a movement connecting grassroots musicians worldwide—led her to witness firsthand t...
5 Feb 202535min
Networking is Everything: The Art and Importance of Connection with Michael Blair
🌟 Growing up in a military family, constantly moving, Michael learned early how to meet people and adapt. His path took him from accordion to percussion, from psychology studies to becoming a sought-...
29 Jan 202538min
Dancing monks, Arabic resilience and reforming music education with Georgie Pope (MARSM)
From her studies of Vaishnavite in Northeast India to her work with SOAS University, MARSM, and the Global Music Academy, Georgie has dedicated her career to fostering cultural understanding through m...
23 Jan 202551min
