The Echo Fund, meant for working musicians in Oregon, can help pay for creative, non-performance projects. These projects can range from music production and promotion, to distribution of physical albums. The fund is intended to help independent musicians with career development. The winners were recently announced and 18 musicians in Oregon received funding for their projects. The program is a part of MusicOregon, a nonprofit that supports independent and contemporary music in the state. We learn more about the fund from Meara McLaughlin, the executive director of the nonprofit. Vicco González, the creator of the band Caicedo and a Portland-based musician, is one of the fund’s recipients. They join us with details.