Joey La Neve Defrancesco
Musician with the band Downtown Boys and La Neve. Steering committee member of the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW).
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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 7min
Episode 2: Intro to UMAW
Joey La Neve Defrancesco, a musician with Downtown Boys and La Neve, and Spencer Peppet from The Ophelias, explore the collective power of musicians in today's gig economy. They detail the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers' initiatives, like the Justice at Spotify campaign and the Living Wage for Musicians Act. The duo discusses effective organizing strategies, the significance of grassroots movements, and the intersection of music and social activism. Their insights reveal how personal connections can drive community engagement and meaningful change.
