Jessica Troy

Art can't just be a luxury for the few. That requires a city where artists can actually afford to live and create, and where musicians don't just receive recognition but fair pay.

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And I'm sorry to say I froze and went with the first one I ever learned, "it burns longer.”

A busload of musicians at the Canadian border, shortly after inauguration day 2017, our organizer pleads with us, don't make jokes. Border agent asks me what I play, viola I reply, he then asks "what's the difference between a violin and a viola?" I mean, what was I supposed to do?!?