Our new Executive Director, Cassie Wright, recently joined host Mike Wilner on the Bluegrass BKLYN podcast. In the episode, which aired April 12, 2026, Cassie outlines the Foundation’s programs and objectives, sharing the incredible work the IBMA Foundation does to support our favorite music. She also opens up about her personal connection to the genre and her own journey learning to play the banjo and dobro.
Listen to the full episode here.
Launched in January 2025 by Mike Wilner and Liz Wolfe, the Bluegrass BKLYN podcast has already produced over 80 episodes, reaching listeners in more than 50 countries. Dropping twice a week, the show covers both national bluegrass topics and the local New York City scene. Recurring themes include Women in Bluegrass, Festival Recaps, Jam Talk, Bluegrass: The Next Generation, Artists You Should Know, and Music: Mind & Spirit. When they aren’t behind the microphone, both Mike and Liz stay busy hosting multiple bluegrass jams in and around NYC.
Learn more and catch up on all their episodes here.
Thank you Mike and Liz for all you do to promote the future of bluegrass music, and thank you for featuring the IBMA Foundation!
RETURN to the May 2026 edition of the Cornerstone.
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