Welcome to act/re/act, a podcast exploring improvisation through conversations with remarkable artists.
In this episode I had the pleasure of talking with vocal improviser Rhiannon, someone I did not know before this conversation, but someone I really enjoyed getting to know a bit and hearing about her improvisational practice. It is always illuminating to talk with improvisational-based artists who practice in different art forms than I, and this conversation is no different. Rhiannon is an extremely accomplished performer and teacher, and this conversation is filled with insights. I'm sue you'll be inspired by this conversation as much as I was.
Here is Rhiannon's bio:
Rhiannon is a vocal artist with a vision of music as a vehicle for innovation, healing, transformation, and social change. A vibrant, gifted singer, performance artist, composer, and master teacher, Rhiannon has been bringing her unique and potent blend of jazz, world music, improvisation and storytelling to audiences for over four decades paving a unique path as an independent artist. Collaborations include the all-women’s jazz ensemble Alive!, a cappella ensembles SoVoSo and WeBe3, Bobby McFerrin - Voicestra and Gimme5, the instrumental trio Spontaneous, duets with pianist Laurence Hobgood, and improvised performance pieces with Japanese dancer Shizuno Nasu:The Ocean Regards Us All As One. Rhiannon’s book about her life and teaching methods, Vocal River, The Skill and Spirit of Improvisation, was published in 2013. Rhiannon lives and works on her farm on the Big Island of Hawai’i, currently building a teaching/performance space, Ha Lau Leo Nani, The Gathering Place, honoring culture and community.
Find Rhiannon on the web here: https://www.rhiannonmusic.com/
You can find my website here: https://www.danielburkholder.com/
Enjoy this conversation and stay tuned for many more this season!
Take care, be well, and live spontaneously!
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