Local art school protégés have joined forces to deliver healing music. In a recent radio interview on Vocalo Radio, Chicago-based trio The Juju Exchange sat down with host Nudia Hernandez to share their journey from being alumni of the Merit School of Music to their rise in the Chicago jazz scene. On Nov. 1, The Juju Exchange is set to return to their alma mater, the Merit School of Music, to perform at the school’s fifth annual benefit concert, Play On. Merit is known for its dedication to providing equal access to music education and has served the Chicago community of young musicians for over 40 years. More information is available at meritmusic.org/play-on.
This interview originally aired on Tuesday, Oct. 24 on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM during Nudia in the Afternoons. It was edited and produced by Nudia Hernandez. To keep up with The Juju Exchange, follow them on Instagram @thejujuexchange.