The @Percussion - Episode 65 Matthew Henry

065 - Matthew Henry

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. 

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