On this week’s episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks us through the process of Conditional Use permits, and how important community is for keeping independent festivals afloat. Zale then sits down with Mariam Diakite and Erich Huffaker of the Oakland-Malian rock band, Orchestra Gold, where they discuss the styles and dynamics of Malian music, the intimacy between the instrumentation and Mariam’s vocal style, and the crucial element that is being a cross-cultural, local band that has the power to share musical stylings that come from another part of the world. Be sure to check out Orchestra Gold’s music wherever you listen to your favorite tunes. And check out their latest EP, Vol II: The Lost Tapes, available for digital download on Bandcamp. . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcast on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there’s exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.