Venezuelan singer Betsayda Machado speaks to Michael with the help of a translator. She talks about growing up as one of fifteen siblings, and she discusses the political turmoil occurring today in Venezuela. Michael asks how music gives a voice to the Venezuelan people, which leads her to discuss the importance of tradition and painting her culture through her songs. Betsayda also plays one of her songs directly from her hometown.

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Spotify: Betsayda Machado

Recorded: California WorldFest in Grass Valley, CA

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PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:

Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management

Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management

Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management

Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management

Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective

In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network (Dan Wise, COO)

Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti

Audio Editing by: Anthony Thoen