Sophie Lippert is a cellist and pianist in Western Massachusetts, and creator of the unique genre-inclusive Connections Concerts series. In this episode, we discuss how Sophie uses her classical background to elevate and expose works by underrepresented composers, while also balancing her roles as a teacher, event curator, and entrepreneur. We dive behind-the-scenes in crafting Connections Concert Series, from musical curation and community building to genre balancing and the fascinating people who perform… and attend.

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Personal website: www.sophielippert.com

Connections Concerts: www.connectionsconcerts.com

FB: www.facebook.com/connectionsconcerts

IG: www.instagram.com/vibrantsophie

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@sophielippert

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28hjjVawVCaLSGJWHmevZx

Episode mentioned with Mel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zeitgeistacademy/episodes/25--Tha-Juice-Joint-and-cultural-organizing-e2fdiv4

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Sharisa Oie and Lydia McAnerney work with the Tapestry Folk Dance Center in Minneapolis, MN. We explore the center's mission to create opportunities for people to participate in diverse dance and music forms. Sharisa and Lydia share their personal stories and backgrounds in dance, as well as the history and development of Tapestry as both a cultural and physical space. We discuss the importance of community involvement, volunteerism, and the challenges of maintaining and evolving such a vibrant cultural space. We also review special events, the Tapestry History Project, and the impact of generational changes in dance communities.

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www.tapestryfolkdance.org

Facebook and Instagram @tapestryfolkdancecenter

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Nate Cutshall is a “harp tech” from Central Pennsylvania. In this episode, Morgan and Nate talk about all things harmonicas! We dig into some of the music theory that goes into playing the instrument, and how to choose which key harmonica to play for a song. Nate shares the history and mechanics of the harmonica and what makes a “good” harmonica. We also delve into the world of harmonica repair and customization, exploring what it takes to build your own harmonicas.

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Instagram: @bbqgrooves

Bands: @the_scrapplers and @maam_stagram

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Brennish Thomson is a folk musician from Lee, New Hampshire. In this episode, Morgan and Brennish dig into the world of live sound engineering and acoustic transparency in folk music. We discuss the techniques and challenges of achieving “perfect” audio in various venues, from small living rooms to large festival stages. He shares his own innovations with microphone systems by Your Heaven Audio and the technical approach the company (including him) are taking when it comes to the technical art of preserving the authentic sound of live acoustic performances.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Studio23BrennishThomson/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brennish_t/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Studio23brennishthomson/

Booking: https://captainfiddle.com/

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Emily Cohen is a rabbi from Brooklyn, NY. In this episode we discuss the rich musical tradition in Judaism and how social justice-minded Jews like herself can use music in their work. Emily provides insight into her role as a rabbi at West End Synagogue, a reconstructionist congregation in Manhattan, and her extensive involvement in music, including her participation in a secular choir and her compositions in Jewish music. The conversation delves into the rich traditions of Jewish music, including liturgical chants, folk traditions like klezmer, and the influence of various Jewish cultural backgrounds. Emily also shares her approach to songwriting, her vision for integrating social justice themes into her music, and the significance of music in sacred and secular contexts.

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• Instagram: @em.cohen

• Blog: https://morethanfourquestions.beehiiv.com/

• Website: www.rabbiemilycohen.com

Mentions in our episode:

Yosef Goldman: https://www.youtube.com/@yosgold

Batya Levine: www.youtube.com/@batyalevine6283
Shlomo Farber’s choral arrangement of Maoz Tsur: https://on.soundcloud.com/tX9EzW22ubTCjQHN6

www.shlomofarber.com

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Marlys Woods is a music therapist who specializes in mental health. She shares the therapeutic applications of music, its ability to facilitate healing, and a caution about how music can cause harm or cause us to stay stuck. We discuss the importance of intentional music selection for personal growth and mental health. She also highlights the adaptation of music therapy practices during the pandemic, offering virtual sessions and resources like DIY workbooks to aid individuals in integrating music into their daily lives for mental wellness.

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• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlys-woods/

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetInTuneMusicTherapy

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Iain Dove McAfee and Cara Weggler Menge are members of the Irish trad band Dòrain. We explore 3 of the main Irish scenes (sessions, dances, and stage performances) and unique etiquette and cultural features of each. We discuss what participating in a living tradition is like, nuances in the scene (don't order a PBR!), common tune types, the Caeli tradition and the key role of dance in Irish music, learning by ear, and the challenges of transitioning from Classical to Folk. They also share how "trying to come up with a band name is like friendship torture!" and how they settled on the name Dòrain... which means "otters" in Gaelic.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorainband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorainmusic/

Bandcamp: https://dorain.bandcamp.com/
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Anastasia Verdoljak performs with the Ethnic Dance Theater in St. Paul, MN. She also plays in Transylvanian folk band Szászka . She shares her experience with traditional folk dances around the world, joys and challenges performing (complete with full costume changes!) and how performing traditional dance can be a political statement.

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https://www.facebook.com/people/Sz%C3%A1szka/100063538058459/

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