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Sarah and Richard

Richard and Sarah: “We’re both conservatory-trained classical musicians, but don’t spend most of our days playing any more. We talk all the time about how the things we

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Hiroke and Amane

Amane graduated from Lafayette High School and is in the National Honor Society. She leaves for Japan next week, where she’ll take an exam, hoping to study at

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Justin and Christine

Christine Louise Stanley is Member of the Defense Research Institute and the National Bar Association. She is At-Large Representative to the Young Lawyers Division of the Kentucky Bar

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John and Kim

John Ferguson and Kim Conlee are musicians and artists in Lexington, Kentucky. Kim performs with Bear Medicine, Jeanne Vomit-Terror, Big Fresh, ATTEMPT, The Nativity Singers, The Rosemont Trio,

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Kelli, Jeremy, and Matt

Kelli: “We are trying to navigate this pandemic on multiple front. So much of our energy is spent on quarantining at home, trying to envision a high-school library

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Cecilia and Josh

Cecilia: “Josh’s band is Bear Medicine, which I also play in. Josh also plays with Otto Helmuth’s band, and with Thirsty Boots, which is a duo with Robby

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Hart, Hale, Linda, and Van

Linda: “The good thing about the pandemic is that it’s given me time to work in the garden.” Van: “And togetherness.” Linda: “LOTS of togetherness. That’s why I

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A young man with a beard and cap is seated on the front porch of a brick duplex holding a banjo seated next to a well worn orange upholstered chair.

Thomas

Thomas plays with Damned African Descendants, Long Jumper (his solo project), Jeanne Vomit-Terror, Ethos Jazz Quintet, and Tense Kids. Thomas: “We are all just improvising now.”

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Regan

Regan is the Director of Choral Activities at Transylvania University. She sings with the Kentucky Bach Choir. Regan: “I remember you asking me for my thoughts on being

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Ana and Kiet With Buzz

Ana: “At first, to ease the anxiety, I took a deep dive into medical and research journals, hoping the science (or the experience of those before us) would

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Marlon

Marlon is the Director of Music and Arts at First Presbyterian Church. He is also the Artistic Director of the Kentucky Bach Choir. Marlon: “It’s odd to be

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Chris and Robby

When we asked Robby how he is doing, this is what he offered: “In this age of fiberglass I’m searching for a gem”. –Bob Dylan Robby plays with

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A man in a white button up shirt and jeans is seated on wooden stairs with his fingers woven. A garden hose is unrolled on the concrete driveway behind him.

Whit

Whit Whitaker is the Executive Director of the Lyric Theater. He is an independent concert soloist and frequently performs with the Kentucky Bach Choir, The American Spiritual Ensemble,

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Genaro

“Being a mariachi musician in Kentucky has been a unique experience. Where I come from, Mexican culture is everywhere. Everyone speaks Spanish and mariachi and other regional Mexican

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Sandy

“When I started my career as a mariachi musician 10 years ago I never thought I’d be doing what I love most in the state of Kentucky. Moving

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A man with a guitar and woman with a violin stand in neatly pressed Mariachi garb on the concrete driveway of an apartment complex.

Genaro and Sandy

Genaro: “Being a mariachi musician in Kentucky has been a unique experience. Where I come from, Mexican culture is everywhere. Everyone speaks Spanish and mariachi and other regional

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