Walk for Music Spotlight: Em Ayala
How did you get involved with ZUMIX? It’s very hazy, honestly! I think I was 12. I used to go to the McKay School, and Omar [Sosa] was doing guitar … Continued
How did you get involved with ZUMIX? It’s very hazy, honestly! I think I was 12. I used to go to the McKay School, and Omar [Sosa] was doing guitar … Continued
When was your first Walk for Music? My first Walk was the virtual event in 2020, hosted by Corey DePina and Johnny Giraldo. It was so fun to watch, and … Continued
How and when did you get involved with ZUMIX? I’ve always loved to sing and act, and when I was growing up, a family friend of mine – my friend … Continued
For the past three years, ZUMIX has worked with Boston Public Schools to expand access to music education in several East Boston schools. With funding support from EdVestors through the … Continued
During Black History Month, longtime ZUMIX Radio host and community leader JT Potter received a 2025 Black Excellence on the Hill Award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. … Continued
ZUMIX’s 6th annual Gala, The Muze: Vintage Vinyl, will take place Oct. 24, 2024, at City Winery Boston. Each year, the ZUMIX community gathers to spend an evening celebrating our … Continued
Olman Diaz is a rising senior at East Boston High School who spent the summer working at ZUMIX. What was the most fun project you’ve done at ZUMIX? The most … Continued
I’m a rising senior at East Boston High School and I’ve been working at ZUMIX this summer. I’ve been working in the development office. A typical day at ZUMIX varies, … Continued
How did you get involved with Walk for Music? I always thought it was cool – it’s so many things. It’s a parade; it’s a moving block party; it’s a … Continued
How did you get involved with Walk for Music? My first Walk for Music was in the spring of 2010, during my year as an AmeriCorps VISTA with ZUMIX. Honestly, … Continued