A panel discussion and Q & A with members of the PSU SOMT community about racism, its impacts, and how SOMT might pursue anti-racism and decentering whiteness in relation to our curriculum, policies and program.

Alex Addy is director of Ghanaian Music and Dance and West African Rhythm at Lewis & Clark College. He comes from a long line of drummers in the Addy family and is the son of Obo Addy.

Jazz at it’s boiling point! Dynamic horns mixed with lively percussion, soulful grooves, and rich harmony. The Medler Sextet takes listeners on a journey with alluring Latin rhythms and original compositions. Some of the Northwest’s finest musicians are regular members of this Portland, OR based ensemble.

Mr. Eccleston is former principal flutist of The Eastern Festival Symphony Orchestra, and is the Program Director for Portland's BRAVO Youth Orchestras. He has appeared as a soloist with orchestras in the United States and Europe, and has performed in venues such as the Kurhaus Wiesbaden and Jordan Hall. 

A Portand native, Machado Mijiga is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, audio engineer, and music educator. He is the leader/drummer of Djungol Jim, Tour de Force, DoubleDash, and Dingus, produces lo-fi hip-hop under the alias "Gohan Blanco", and plays Sax/Drums for Portland collective Thankusomuch. 

Selected by Artslandia magazine as one of their top 50 favorite artists, 20 Digitus Duo has been hailed by the press as “Dynamite”, “Intrepid” and “Impressive”. Their goal is to create exciting musical experiences and offer an eclectic choice of music in collaboration with other art forms.