
Michigan Creates
ABOUT MICHIGAN CREATES:
Explore the vibrant arts and culture landscape of Michigan, a state with a thriving creative ecosystem that has birthed iconic movements like Motown and The Purple Rose Theater. Home to legendary musicians, writers, and artists, Michigan boasts a rich tapestry of cultural heritage known worldwide. Michigan Creates is a podcast series that will connect listeners with gifted artists and cultural institutions that are nurturing Michigan's vibrant creative landscape.
PODCAST HOST:
Join your host, Ara Topouzian, an award-winning Armenian musician and advocate for the arts in Michigan. Ara will converse with artists and cultural institutions while exploring the intersection of music and culture and highlighting their work to bolster the artist community that sustains Michigan's creative economy.
Michigan Creates
Michigan Creates Guest: Rodney Lontine, Flint Institute of Music
Ara chats with Rodney Lontine, President & CEO of the Flint Institute of Music (FIM). With a career dedicated to the arts, Rodney shares how FIM serves as a cultural cornerstone in Michigan through its world-class programming, community engagement, and educational opportunities. From inspiring young musicians to connecting audiences with transformative performances, Rodney discusses the power of music and the role FIM plays in enriching lives across the region.
Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com