Anokha

Rachael covered the All-American Awaaz finals in April 2019 and had a chance to sit down with members from University of Maryland’s Anokha.

Check the group out at https://www.facebook.com/AnokhaUMD/.

Squad Harmonix

Episode 169 (0:22:32)

Squad Harmonix

Squad Harmonix is at it again! This time, they've released a truly fabulous rendition of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" in honor of Pride and as a fundraiser for The Trevor Project. They have amazing cameos from members of the a cappella and LGBTQ+ communities. Rachael sits down with members of the group and their director Laura Saggers to talk about this incredible passion project.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0pzoharVU

Support the group's fundraising efforts here: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraiser/3302464

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J.D. Frizzell and OneVoice

Episode 168 (0:24:47)

J.D. Frizzell and OneVoice

J.D. Frizzell, noted arranger, director of OneVoice, and founder of the NAAC festival, sits down with Rachael to talk about OneVoice's latest release, Underground, plus shares details regarding the group's July 8th show, in addition to talking about what's coming up for NACC.

Watch "Underground" here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3030217833880795

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All Sharps

Episode 167 (0:21:17)

All Sharps

University of Bristol's oldest mixed auditioned group, the All Sharps, have released a new tune, Dance Monkey! Rachael sits down with the group's music directors and arrange to chat about this fun bop and the EP the group is working towards.

Check out the tune here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v069X-ndonc

Support the EP here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/all-sharps-ep-2021

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Black Forest Voices 2021

Episode 166 (0:42:34)

Black Forest Voices 2021

Black Forest Voices is an annual vocal festival that takes place in the scenic Kirchzarten, Germany in the courtyard of Talvogtei. This magical festival is a collection of workshops and concerts led by such notables in the a cappella community as Kevin Fox (The Swingles, Cadence), Kim Nazarian (New York Voices), and Peder Karlsson (The Real Group). Amanda sits down for incredible interviews with these folks and more in a special episode focused on the festival. You won't want to miss it!

To learn more about the festival or purchase tickets, go to: https://blackforestvoices.com.

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The Pennchants

Episode 165 (0:16:34)

The Pennchants

The boys from The Pennchants are back at it with their second Summer Series benefiting Philabundance, continuing their fight against the worsening hunger crisis in Greater Philadelphia and across America. These incredible musicians put together an impressive amount of new music during the pandemic, which they plan to release soon, so be on the lookout. Tune in to hear all about their recent and upcoming endeavors!

Please support the group by donating to Philabundance here: https://secure.philabundance.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app317b?df_id=6399&6399.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&NONCE_TOKEN=AF82AE541E7102A9588AB3409A2F3569.

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