Friday, May 9, 2025

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Vocal HERspective

Vocal HERspective: Jess Leigh

Jess Leigh has found herself in her rural community arts community, especially in Northern Blend Chorus and Roulette, both 2024 Harmony, Inc. Champions. Hear about her entrance into barbershop and the personal journey behind her path to gold. Authenticity is key, but that’s just the beginning!

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Vocal HERspective: Rochelle Rice

Rochelle Rice is a captivating vocalist, composer, and creative force whose music
blends jazz, soul, and pop with undeniable emotion and technical brilliance. Rochelle is a self-proclaimed jack of all trades and underlying all of it is collaboration, whether with her band, ensemble bēheld, or the iconic Sweet Honey In The Rock®, or one of her many other projects. In addition to these music projects, Rochelle has also launched and is now on tour with Tell Her This, a dynamic fusion of podcasting, visual art, and live music that amplifies the voices and
wisdom of women.

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Vocal HERspective: Kimberly Newcomb

This week’s episode features an interview with Kim Newcomb of The Ladies and Half and Half Quartet, the voice behind your learning tracks, and otherwise amazing human. Kim is definitely on the forefront of advancing women in barbershop and you’ll want to hear what she has to say in this extended episode.

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Vocal HERspective: Rachel Bearer

You know when you watch a performer and you are immediately captivated by their magic? That’s what you get from ARORA’s Rachel Bearer, both on and off stage. On this week’s Vocal HERspective, you’ll hear about her slightly unconventional path into the ethereal, original electro-cappella sound we’ve come to know and love. Plus, more about all of the cool things she’s working on now.

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Vocal HERspective: Blair Brown

Blair Brown is trailblazing in the barbershop community – not just for women, but for all. A member of Double Date and the first ever non-male member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, she’s also part of the most recent class of judge candidates. There’s lots to unpack, but suffice to say, barbershop is in good hands with people like Blair. The interview premieres on Vocal HERspective at 6 pm Pacific tonight

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