The fourth annual Conference on Burma/Myanmar studies will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from Aug 2-4, marking three years since the military junta forcefully took control of the country. In addition to participating in the conference I will join Burmese and Thai musicians to play two gigs, on Aug 2 and Aug 4. I’m really looking forward to being on stage with those amazing talents, particularly the Burmese who can no longer perform in their own country, as they have used their music to stand up for human rights.