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Presumption Of GeniusIllinois by Sufjan Stevens (Part One)There are 50 states, and we have three episodes on one. Join us in this three-part episode reviewing Sufjan Stevens' Illinois. We have a special guest with us, Mario Yniguez! In part one, we talk about our own personal experience with Sufjan, our first time hearing him, and which state feels like a second home to us! You can write in on an album you'd like us to review at presumptionofgeniuspodcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us/me @deannelsonmusic on all social media platforms!2025-07-061h 16
Brave MusicianMario Yniguez - Energy and opportunityIn this episode, Monica has a fantastic and energetic conversation with musician and creator Mario Yniguez, where they talk about everything from questions that surface during an existential crisis to creativity, being original, and the power of teaching music. Mario is a vocalist, guitarist, conductor, director, voice teacher, arranger, songwriter and a member of the band Harrison Fjord. He shares his story of how he got started in music, his most influential teacher, and what keeps him going. They deep dive into the history of barbershop music, singing, taking risks, energy and opportunity, what happens when you lose a...2019-09-111h 14