Madelyn Sonoma has worn many hats, from restaurant owner to photographer, and now singer-songwriter. She will share a number of her original songs and talk about navigating change and personalContinue readingSongs & Stories: Madelyn Sonoma
Songs & Stories: Alex Taite
An accomplished singer, pianist, educator, conductor, and composer, Alex Taite will share songs and stories from his multifaceted career, working in various musical genres and styles, and creating and producingContinue readingSongs & Stories: Alex Taite
Songs & Stories:Mary Ellen Callahan
California-born soprano Mary Ellen Callahan sings a collection of songs that includes her favorites, as well as a few she learned to love. She’ll talk about her international career asContinue readingSongs & Stories:Mary Ellen Callahan
Songs & Stories – next up!
I’m very much looking forward to my next Songs & Stories guest, Sidney Chen. He’ll be doing some singing, but also playing his DIY hand-crank music box. It’s going toContinue readingSongs & Stories – next up!
Lifting Our Voices, Songs & Stories, and Grammy wins!
I’m not going to point out how crazy the news has been, locally, nationally, and internationally. Instead, I’ll share some great musical moments that have happened so far this year,Continue readingLifting Our Voices, Songs & Stories, and Grammy wins!
Songs & Stories: Sidney Chen
Vocalist, multi-faceted musician, and new music champion Sidney Chen shares his journey through the pandemic with his DIY hand-crank music boxes, as well as his perspective on ensemble music-making asContinue readingSongs & Stories: Sidney Chen
Songs & Stories: Amy Fogerson
Vocalist and poet Amy Fogerson sings songs that represent her many facets: student, chorister, soloist, teacher, lyricist. She’ll share stories about working as a non-famous singer, her work with nonprofit org Street Symphony, and collaborating with composers as a poet. Followed by Q&A. Hosted by Sharmila G. Lash. … Continue readingSongs & Stories: Amy Fogerson
Songs & Stories: Teresa Tam
Singer, teacher, and professional photographer Teresa Tam sings a varied set of songs, accompanied by Obadiah Wrynla. She’ll talk about how Tango music liberates her and gets her out of her comfortContinue readingSongs & Stories: Teresa Tam
Songs & Stories: Darita Seth
Conductor, choral artist, and composer Darita Seth shares stories about advocating for BIPOC and other marginalized communities through choral music, singing all over the world, and weight-lifting. Followed by audienceContinue readingSongs & Stories: Darita Seth
Songs & Stories: Tim Silva
Choral artist, conductor, and educator Tim Silva will sing an eclectic set of songs, including some originals. He’ll talk about growing up in the East Bay, teaching music around theContinue readingSongs & Stories: Tim Silva