Yuri Naumov is a Russian poet, composer, guitarist and singer. While visiting Chicago for a show, Phil Circle caught up with him at the home of mutual friends from the Russian music group Chai Key. 

Yuri shares his story about growing up in Soviet Russia and what it was like for musicians like himself. He also gives some tremendous insights into music and how it resonates in our lives, and talks about why he didn't sign a major record deal.

Check out this short video of Phil Circle talking about how music is a world unifying device from the Hey Coach playlist of his YouTube page.

This was recorded in Morton Grove, Illinois (suburban Chicago) on August 22nd.

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