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.

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0:00 Intro and hello

1:43 Current projects

5:14 Upcoming PASIC clinic: Side-by-side comparison of djembe/conga technique

8:48 Megan: Live-streaming at PASIC

13:49 Developing conga technique

16:00 Bourbon and friendship

18:39 Casey’s Arts 100 class: Mark Rooker and works of art on the moon

31:31 SpecDrum – community outreach drumming program

39:09 Protests in Ferguson / Upcoming PASIC panel discussion: Rhythm and Race

49:28 Laurel: The oldest instrument ever found

1:03:08 Advice for people who want to make a difference in their own communities

1:09:24 Wrap