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Interviews with lumineries of vocal harmony
We are fortunate to have found quite a few interviews with some of the top names in choral and vocal harmony singing. Watch and learn more about, and from these talented artists. |
Manhattan Transfer
Tony Guida's NY interviews Janice Siegel
Meet Brooklyn’s Janis Siegel of the legendary jazz vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. She wanted to be a nurse but chose singing instead and the rest is exquisite musical history.
Eric Whitacre
The Core of Who We Are
Choral music has long been Eric Whitacre’s greatest passion, and the world would not be the same without it. In this video, Whitacre talks about why he believes choral music is so important and why he has chosen to dedicate his life to its advancement.
Claude McKnight
Claude McKnight interviews Deke Sharon
Covering a wide range of topics including the current state of a cappella and Pentatonix's #1 album
John Rutter
Interview with Classic FM's Tim Lihoreau
The great British choral composer talks to Classic FM's Tim Lihoreau
Michelle Weir
MichMusic Talk - Anders Edenroth
Founding Member of The Real Group. Besides being a member of one of the most important vocal groups of our time – Anders has a clarity and wisdom about him that comes through in his beautiful arrangements and singing. In this conversation we had time only to run to a dressing room to talk for a few minutes before a Real Group performance that night. || Anders started playing piano and singing in choirs at an early age. Later, after five years of studies at The Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, he and his fellow-students formed an acappella quintet – The Real Group.
Michelle Weir
MichMusic Talk - Greg Jasperse
Greg Jasperse: Member of Vertical Voices, teacher, arranger. Greg has been a stunning contributor to music education and the vocal group world through his arranging, singing and piano playing. He has earned the respect of many, and you’ll hear in our talk we’ve had a lot of good friendship and guacamole time too!
Michelle Weir
MichMusic Talk - Phil Mattson
Master pedagogue, arranger, pianist. Phil was my first and most significant (by far) mentor in music starting from age 17, and has long been a family-like friend for many years. His teaching and piano playing goes beyond, “great;” it is often more in the realm of, “profound.” Thanks Phil for recording this conversation with me
Anders Edenroth
One Savior One Voice
Anders Edenroth talks about "One Savior One Voice" and his arrangement of "All Creatures of Our God and King".
Janis Siegel
Interview
Here we spent a few quick minutes with Janis Siegel, one of the four outstanding vocalists that make up The Manhattan Transfer - arguably one of finest jazz vocal groups of all time. You can hear her lead vocal on some of their biggest hits - "Operator," "Boy From New York City," "Twilight Tone/Zone," "Birdland," and many more. Janis also tours solo and has released several solo albums.
Phil Mattson
Interview and Video
Pianist, conductor and educator Phil Mattson is recognized as one of the top vocal jazz arrangers in the country.
Tim Hauser
Tim Hauser (Manhattan Transfer) interview excerpt
This is a small segment from a full-length interview with Manhattan Transfer member Tim Hauser. Here he talks about his early musical interests and influences including songs and artists in the fields of rhythm & blues, jazz & folk.
Bobby McFerrin
Interview
We got the chance to meet Bobby McFerrin in Essen, Germany and could record this unik video interview with the master of sounds personaly. He gave us and exclusive style message how he works on his music projects and how he see the vocal movement. Bobby McFerrin is a real pioneer and a legend in the human beatboxing culture.
Bobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin about his work with the Bulgarian choir Angelite
Summer Night Music 2002 - Spirits of Music
Mervyn Warren
Interview
In this interview Mervyn Warren talks about the rerelease of the A Special Blend album, Nowhere But Up.
Jerry Lawson
Interview
Jerry Lawson from The Persuasions discusses his relationship with late Frank Zappa. From the documentary film 'Straight To Bizarre
Ysaye Barnwell
Interview
Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell shares the story behind "No Mirrors in My Nana's House." Watch the video to hear her and Dr. LaShawnDa Pittman talk about the song she wrote, compose, and sang with Sweet Honey in the Rock.
John Rutter
Talks about American music
Composer John Rutter talks to Donald Macleod, presenter of BBC Radio 3's Composer of the Week.
