Episode 4 of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP) Podcast series features a discussion with ABOP Founder and Mentor, Douglas Cardwell. Along with the host, Raynor Carroll, Mr. Cardwell talks about:

• Lotus Sound Bath
• growing up in Virginia
• choosing the drums
• classical music
• being a Black musician
• mentorship
• favorite/ideal gigs

ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black percussionists. www.abop.us