May 23, 2022
My guest today is Dr. Andy Krikun.
Andy is a professor at Bergen Community College’s Music Department.
He teaches songwriting, world music and music business, while
collaborating with his colleagues to develop and implement
innovative, creative arts programs. Andy shares his journey from
folk singer/songwriter to punk rock band leader to lab technician,
to web developer, to world music researcher and music educator.
Andy earned his Masters in Ethnomusicology at UCLA and his Ph.D. in
Music Education at NYU and has been devoted to educating and
advocating for the diverse students on the community college
level.
Honoring the many mentors he had along the way and having learned
where he doesn’t fit in, Andy is honored to be a mentor to those
who society deems misfits. Check out the show notes for links to
Andy’s work and BCC programs. May we all value the the heart,
humility and integrity of Andy and other dedicated Community
College professors. Enjoy the podcast!
Links:
Andy
Krikun/BCC
Bergen Community
College
IG: Andy &
The Rattlesnakes
Between the
World and Me, by Ta-Nahesi Coates
IG: Vaneese
Thomas
Eddie
Brigati