@ Percussion Podcast

Matthew Henry, creator of the community outreach program Specdrum, joined us for this episode.  He opens up about the inspiration for creating the organization.Other topics include the oldest man-made instrument ever found and artist Mark Rooker's project of sending art to the moon.Watch here. Listen below. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element 0:00 Intro and hello1:43 Current projects5:14 Upcoming PASIC clinic: Side-by-side comparison of djembe/conga technique8:48 Megan: Live-streaming at PASIC13:49 Developing conga technique16:00 Bourbon and friendship18:39 Casey’s Arts 100 class: Mark Rooker and works of art on the moon31:31 SpecDrum – community outreach drumming program39:09 Protests in Ferguson / Upcoming PASIC panel discussion: Rhythm and Race49:28 Laurel: The oldest instrument ever found1:03:08 Advice for people who want to make a difference in their own communities1:09:24 Wrap