How do you build a space where musicians want to hang out? John Avilla is a bassist and co-founder of Sound Union in Redwood City, California. In this episode we discuss his transition from a career in marketing and advertising to founding a 'health club for musicians.' We explore how a single community can cater to diverse age groups, genres and musical abilities, promoting a supportive environment over perfectionism. He shares his journey in creating his club and the connection he sees between community and creativity.

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What makes a folk dance, and what is it like to do these dances socially? The Bay Osos Folk Dancers meet every week to dance to music from Bavaria to the Western Sahara, Polynesia, the Balkans, and more. They share their experiences with the music, how they got started, how YOU can get started, and what keeps them dancing decade after decade.

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What is the difference between spoken word poetry and rap? Coco Peila, a hip hop artist and songwriting coach from New York City, has done it all, and career hinges on one surprising comment her sister made on this difference. In this episode. Coco shares her winding journey through the music industry, from shy spoken word artist to performing at prominent venues like the Hollywood Bowl. We talk about her work intertwining art with social and climate justice, her role as a songwriting coach, and what goes into being a “hip hop and R&B African diaspora flex”

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