Show Notes
Amy Porter interviews Mercedes Smith, Principal Flute of the Utah Symphony and founder of Blackstrad concert attire. After decades of wearing clothes that were clearly not made with musicians in mind, she set out to change that—with concert attire designed by someone who actually lives on stage. Alan J. Tomasetti, Co-Producer Amy Porter, Editor
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