Greetings, arts lovers!

In this episode of CommonTime 1-on-1, we sit down with Emmanuel Scott. He is a percussionist and educator based in New York City, NY!

During our amazing conversation, we discuss his musical upbringing in Georgia, USA, the history of musical excellence in his community, his journey through a historically black university (HBCU) plus graduate school, and his current adventures in New York. Manny is a beacon of light and a true testament to the power of dreams and risk taking.

If you're looking for inspiration, this is the conversation for you! Watch the full interview below!