Kathy and Clayton explore the changing role of music in activism, and Kathy shares lessons learned with the next generation of song leaders. Plus, she goes over her "retirement" itinerary for next year (and it's a lot!).

Additional links:

Dr. Kathy Bullock's Home Page

A video of the Prague gospel performance

Dr. Diane White-Clayton: Pass It On

Coco Love Alcorn: Gather Your Courage

ChoirFolk Jukebox:

Apple Music

Spotify

All-around channeller of joy, Dr. Kathy Bullock shares stories from a life rich in the gospel tradition and the American civil rights movement, and how gospel music inspires choirs and audiences worldwide. Gospel is hot in Prague - who knew?

Kali and Clayton return to discuss complementary wedding choirs, how choir repertoires can be tools for activism, and how to "franchise" a great choir concept.

For more information on the Denver Choir League click here and to see some of the performances, click here and here.

Plus click on the links to listen to her ChoirFolk Jukebox picks:

Apple Music

Spotify

Who wouldn't want to rehearse in a microbrewery! Kali Paguiran shares her experience directing millennials and Gen Z'ers in the Denver Choir League. In part one: the League's (and Kali's) origin story, and why people come for the beer and stay for the cheer!

Sarina and Clayton discuss the merits of choir "prescriptions" and explore how threshold choirs can help people through tough times. Also, how can song leaders help us get through the challenging times that lie ahead?

Sarina's ChoirFolk Jukebox Picks can found on Apple Music and Spotify

What can one song do? Songsmith, singing leader and educator Sarina shares how she inspires and connects choirs and communities through her work, and how her vocal groups offer support and healing for those struggling with mental health.

What makes a non-audition choir concert special? Patti and Clayton talk about outdoor singalongs, hospital choirs, and more!

If you'd like to see Patti's choir in action click here for a recording of their most recent concert.

She'll also share her ChoirFolk Jukebox picks! Click on the links to listen:

Apple Music

Spotify

Love to sing but afraid you're not cut out for choir? No problem! Clayton talks with Patti Powell about how her non-audition choirs, and how she brings out the best in her singers.

Bongani Magatyana shares how music brought healing to Cape Town's HIV positive community, how youth choirs help kids in its townships and what North American and South African choirs can learn from other.

Hear his ChoirFolk Jukebox picks on Apple Music and Spotify!

If you'd like to learn more:

Bongani's Patreon account page

Bongani Music Creations

Performances:

Gauteng Choristers Performing "Amabutho" by Bongani Magatyana

Khayelitsha Youth Choir Performs "Stand Up"

Choir music is in the drinking water in South Africa! Choral leader and composer Bongani Magatyana shares his experience leading multiple church choirs, the pros and cons of choir competitions, and how he gets his choirs singing their best.