“This year has been devastating, destructive, and divisive. And it’s also been transformative. We won’t come out of it the same way we went in. There’s a major cultural shift in the making, and the conversations we’re having on AMPLIFY are capturing it in real time.⁣” ⁣ In this week’s 5Q on @icareifyoulisten, multifaceted pianist Lara Downes talks about her bi-weekly video series on @npr that features intimate conversations with Black artists, how activism has informed her career, and the stories that bring us together. Find the full interview at the link in our bio. #newmusic #piano #laradownes #amplifyblackartists #5Q #artists4equity