04. With an open mic: From the front row

In this episode, Sasha meets artist Robert Shepherd, a Canadian who has been living in Amsterdam for over a decade, providing a “front-row” perspective on the industry. Shepherd explains how the open mic community grew after the pandemic and lockdowns, with Amsterdam’s diversity and rich cultural life creating fertile ground.

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