This episode of the "Big Break" podcast stars a guest host, Chiara Cooper, Director of Marketing at the American Jazz Museum. In it she interviews Dr. Dina Bennett herself, ethnomusicologist and the executive director of the American Jazz Museum.

The podcast delves into Dr. Bennett's educational and professional background, which includes a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology and extensive experience working in various African American music museums.

As an ethnomusicologist, Dr. Bennett is uniquely positioned to lead the American Jazz Museum, an institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of jazz, which has deep roots in African American culture. Throughout the interview, Dr. Bennett shares her passion for music, her mentors, and her commitment to inspiring the next generation of ethnomusicologists and arts leaders.

The podcast highlights Dr. Bennett's "big break" moments, including her role in the development of the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville and her journey to becoming the executive director of the American Jazz Museum. As she takes on this leadership role, Dr. Bennett expresses her excitement to build upon the museum's strong foundation and guide it into the future, ensuring that the stories and contributions of African American musicians and artists are honored and shared with the world.