Conversations in Creativity: Pete Shungu

October 8, 2025

In honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, we’re featuring Peter (Pete) Shungu, professor of Music Education. Blending his passions for teaching and performance, Pete creates music that builds community and celebrates cultural diversity. In this Q&A, he shares how his work with local schools, the Illinois Hip Hop Camp, and his upcoming album Bridges not Walls reflects his belief in music as a force for connection and social change.

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