Jason Finkelman – Global Arts in Champaign-Urbana

As Director of Global Arts Performance Initiatives for the University of Illinois, Jason Finkelman plays a central role in the musical life of both the Champaign-Urbana and the campus communities. In this episode we explore Jason's projects past, present and future, and what led him to become such a prolific force in our local community.
CORRECTION: Nick Rudd passed away in May of 2020, not March as reported in the interview.
Robert E. Brown Center for World Music (Gateways to World , Global Transfer, and Sudden Sound Concert Series)
Improvisers Exchange Ensemble
AsiaLENS (Film series at the Spurlock Museum)
Krannert Art Museum
Capoeira Angola Center, Champaign, IL
Painted Bride Arts Center, Philadelphia, PA
Nick Rudd Music Fund
Kuroshiro
WEFT 90.1 FM Community Radio (Fanfare for the Speeding Bullet, Sundays at 8pm)
Berimbau (Brazilian musical bow)
Buchla Music Easel
Mark Deutch and the Bizantar