Percussionist, Composer, Improvisationalist, Visual Artist (and many more!) Julie Spencer stops by to talk about her artistic life these days, writing “purposeful music”, and many other artistic endeavors (03:15), what motivates her art, finding a way to do what she loves amongst many obstacles, and her openness to learning outside of her comfort zone (26:30), how she got settled and made a career for herself and with her family in Germany (55:15), and the many challenges that she’s faced in college employment (01:06:30).

Finishing with a Rave on the 2020 novel The Resisters (01:37:00).

Links:

Julie Spencer’s website

Harvey Milk

“Everybody Talk About Freedom” - Julie Spencer (performed by Beverley Johnston)