Nigerian born musician talks about growing up around the music of Fela Kuti and Jimmy Cliff and how he is now - after becoming a pharmacist, father and assimilated immigrant - able to pursue his own artistic path in America.

Profound beat maker talks about his early creations, leaving music all together to serve his country and finding out some 30 years later that his original grooves have inspired so many around the world including his idol Egyptian Lover.

Singer/songwriter who grew up around music in Las Vegas talks about the fine line between learning how to write songs in Nashville and still being able to channel his own authentic stories and messages.

Sound seeker and guitarist talks about how his band is cutting its own path in the budding original Chicago rock/psych scene.

Effortless drummer from Santa Barbara talks about the kind of music he likes to play and the intangibles needed when playing double drums in Grateful Shred.

Intrepid guitarist and sound seeker talks about his musical experiences with non-degreed musicians at Bard College and how he unlocked his student's ears in Berlin teaching at the university level.

Ebullient multi-instrumentalist talks about playing with Mongo Santamaria and flying high in the sky with Donald Byrd. Keep Reachin'....

Lifelong musician and music fan talks about writing his own original tunes after overcoming a myriad of obstacles both personally and professionally.

Motivational hip-hopper talks about the most important qualities of leadership on the bandstand and in the studio and how he has used loss in his life as a motivating creative force as opposed to being a victim.