Special Guest Nancy Maria Balach

Welcome to Swerve South! Join your hosts Jaime and Theresa as they welcome special guest Nancy Balach to the program. This episode is packed with great conversation about the power of music, collaboration, and feminism! First, you’ll hear a little bit about Nancy’s background which helps lay the groundwork for her career path as the founder of the Living Music Resource (LMR). Nancy pioneered the LMR effort through the University of Mississippi’s music department and the program continues to grow and evolve. LMR offers students the opportunity to imagine the ways their degree in music can be used once they graduate by immersing them in the community. This project is all about making students aware of the power they have to impact and shape society. In this episode you can hear Jaime, Theresa, and Nancy put their beliefs into practice as they discuss the collaborative efforts between the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies and the music department. Stay tuned for a special announcement about plans for this year’s Sarahfest!