I really enjoyed the Learning Where You Live Cafe on the sounds of protest. Typically, when one thinks of music, they think of classical, pop, rock, etc. However, this conversation really opened my ears to all sorts of different sounds that can have meaning. I really enjoyed learning about how people are able to express themselves through sounds that were common to their upbringing, and sounds that have substantial meaning in different cultures. I am taking a signals and systems class this semester, and we have talked about how different signals are represented as music. This has allowed me to gain insight into the mathematical background behind music, and this seminar really inspired me to think about the cultural significance of music as well!