Agile Vocalist
An Odyssey Into Sound in the Performing ArtsAgile Vocalist is a podcast and blog about sound in the performing arts. It features the stories of artists with a California connection who work and create in sound.
Agile Vocalist is a way for performing arts lovers to be curious, get inspired by creative careers, and to explore how sound connects all of us to our humanity.
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Folk and the Appalachian Sound with Evie Ladin
First and foremost a dancer, Evie Ladin's early years were steeped in the folk music and dance traditions as they were coming into being. Thanks to her family exposure, Evie grew up not knowing much else and used her late teen and college years to study, travel to...
Folk and the Appalachian Sound with Evie Ladin
First and foremost a dancer, Evie Ladin's early years were steeped in the folk music and dance traditions as they were coming into being. Thanks to her family exposure, Evie grew up not knowing much else and used her late teen and college years to study, travel to...
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Something is always within earshot when it comes to the performing arts. Agile Vocalist brings an auditory lens to artist stories and creative work. Feel the inspiration an awe when you listen to the artist wisdom and ideas behind what they are creating and transforming in the world through their work.
Vocalist Frequencies with Destani Wolf
Vocalist Destani Wolf, has been heard on over 40 albums. From her current role as a MOTION vocalist who shares the stage weekly with legendary vocalist and sound master, Bobby McFerrin to exploration of sound healing frequencies, she's well traveled in sound. Destani...
The Rise of a Performing Artist with Tachíria Flamenco
Mx. Tachíria CarOlé Acuña Flamenco is the 5th generation flamenco & Spanish dancer in her gitano family legacy and has been named “The top flamenco dancer in America” by So You Think You Can Dance Judges. She’s the artistic director of Tachíria Flamenco’s Danza...
The Bay Area’s Salsa and Latin Music Powerhouse, a Conversation (part 1 & 2) with Edgardo Cambón
Born in 1960 in Montevideo, Uruguay, Edgardo Cambón started his professional career atthe age of nine, singing tangos on public television. He has performed and toured throughout South America, Europe and Africa. Since1986, he's been in high demand in the U.S. as a...
Agile Vocalist Podcast Celebrates 3 Years of California’s Performing Arts Diversity
Contact: Rachel Medanic Email: agilevocalist AT Gmail dot com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakland, Calif March 25, 2024 — Three years after the onset of Covid-19, there is one silver lining that continues to shine on behalf of California-based sound and performing artists....
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Agile Vocalist is a podcast and blog about sound and the performing arts with a California connection. It explores the careers of artists and creative people whose work manifests in the performing arts and through what we hear. Agile Vocalist is for people who value history, inspiration and who are curious about the transformative power the performing arts have to connect us with our own humanity.
Agile Vocalist is created and produced by Rachel D. Medanic on land of the Ohlone people. Agile Vocalist offers Shuumi in thanks.
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