Brand New Ways

Jazz pedagogy, hangin’ out with the chickens, and the hilarity of working with children. In this episode I talk to educator and artistic director Diane Downs, the founder of The Louisville Leopard Percussionists and a big believer in the power of music and kids’ potential to tap into it as a form of self-expression.   Music Show Opening Mix: Brand New – Salt-n-Pepa, Brand New – Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake), Brand New Key – Melanie. Brand New – Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest) CLOUDS - Prince YYZ - Rush cover by The Louisville Leopard Percussionists It's Not Impossible - Ben Sollee Show Closing Mix: Brand New Funk – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Brand New You’re Retro – Tricky, Brand New Me – Dusty Springfield, Brand New Me – Isaac Hayes   Watch List Louisville Leopard Percussionists – Zeppelin! Louisville Leopard Percussionists – Crazy Train Louisville Leopards perform - Seven Nation Army Louisville Leopard Percussionists (Beginners) - So Danco Samba Louisville Leopard Percussionists (Steel