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Dramatic basso profondo, Edwin Jhamal Davis is a proud native of Utica, MS. He is an alumnus of Jackson State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre/Medicine with dual minors in Chemistry and Music. While at Jackson state, he studied voice under the tutelage of soprano, Phyllis Lewis-Hale. With her patient, selflessness, and dedicated instruction, he participated in a number of vocal competitions at the state, regional, and national levels claiming the first prize at each. 

In the Spring of 2014, he made his professional debut with the Mississippi Opera Company in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi. He is a Master's Degree recipient of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music where he studied with well-acclaimed baritone, Mark Oswald, and has participated in a number of professional and academic engagements in the concert and opera repertoire;

He's also well-committed to his love of working in community activism and advocacy aiding in educational prevention to decrease the likelihood of HIV/AIDS infections and other health disparities in young people of color; with which he has chosen to continue his educational endeavors in biological health sciences and technology

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Maryland based Photographer and Videographer, Tyler Henson is an awarded Photographer and Videographer with a history of delivering superior visuals to fulfill a wide-range of styles including product photography, high-fashion, portraiture, street photography, architecture, and more.

Tyler’s experimental style has been honed since 2013, often gravitating from one genre of photography to the next depending on what needs to be improved. A student of the craft, he is always looking for new ways of getting better, embrace failure and deal with perfectionism.

Darien Henson is a Maryland based awarded photographer. His work has been published in both print and online publications as well as shown in various galleries in Maryland and Ocean City.

Darien has been honing his skills since 2013. He enjoys experimenting with different genres of photography to help mold a more well-rounded understanding of the art form. He believes this approach allows for failure to take place which is a key component when creating. Darien continues to look for ways to improve and looks forward to the next stage of evolution.

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Today's episode is brought to you by Papa John's of DC, Maryland and Virginia! Purchase a pizza  and use the code  OPERA to purchase a pizza in DC Maryland and Virginia and Papa Johns will contribute 25% of total sales to a performing artist or organization in our area now through March 31!  Once you order a pizza, log into my website using Opera2021 enjoy your pizza and watch the interview and concert!  While you are on the website remember to check out my new Color of Opera collection which celebrates diversity and equity in the arts! 

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Today's guest is Italy's critically acclaimed Soprano, Elisabeth Agnethe Anderson. Mrs. Anderson  currently lives in Italy and has sung at some of the most prestigious opera houses in the world. Today we will be talking about her career as an opera singer in  Italy, how the pandemic has affected the cultural scene in  Italy, and her family.

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Learn how  classical singer, Lori Corda, moved from New York to North Carolina and created her own thriving business a Yoga Instructor, while continuing her career as a performing artist! 

Lori holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Pedagogy from East Carolina University.  After graduating, Lori moved to New York City and toured in musicals throughout the country.  Some of her favorite roles were Eva Peron in Evita and Annie in Annie Get Your Gun.  Since moving to Columbus, NC twelve years ago, Lori has been very active in the local music scene, giving classical recitals at the Tryon Fine Arts Center and at the Tryon Holy Cross Episcopal Church for their Classical Music Series, singing with the North Carolina jazz trio Zendetta, and performing the lead role of Bernadette in the original musical, The Joy of Bernadette written by Sonja Karlsen.  Lori was a featured soloist in Celebrating Nina Simone, a music event sponsored by the Nina Simone Project.  She has also worked with the Tryon Little Theatre, performing in Little Shop of Horrors, Dancing at Lughnasa, A Midsummmer Night's Dream, and A Christmas Carol.  In addition to singing and acting, Lori opened up her own Yoga studio 11 years ago christened Yoga at The Tree House where she teaches and sells her own handmade jewelry.  

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Hannah Nacheman (@maestra_hannah) is a choral conductor, vocalist, and educator based in New York City. A lifelong musician and arts advocate, Hannah has performed on many prestigious stages including Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, the David H. Koch Theater of Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall.

Hannah currently serves as Conducting Fellow to The Choral Society at Grace Church in NY, and has previously served as Director of the Primo Coro ensemble of the New Jersey Youth Chorus, as well as Assistant Conductor to the National Children's Chorus. In addition to vocal performance, her musical training includes harp, piano, and violin, which she teaches in in her private music studio in NYC, along with conducting and musicianship. Hannah holds advanced music degrees from Bryn Mawr College and The Manhattan School of Music, with continued studies at The Juilliard School.

Hannah's specialized pedagogical work focuses on music and the brain–– her research, studying the positive effects of music on human behavior, enables her to provide students with a musical toolkit with which to better approach all aspects of their lives.

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🌸Episode: The performing and creative arts space has been one of the hardest hit sectors According to America for the Arts Artists performing and creative artists are among the most severely affected workers by the COVID-19 crisis. 62% have become fully unemployed. Nationally, our sector is  expected  to lose $50.6 billion in income in 2020. Findings are based on 19,600 survey responses. 94% of performing and creative artists report income loss.

• 79% experienced a decrease in creative work that generated income (61% a “drastic decrease”).
• 66% are unable to access the supplies, resources, spaces, or people necessary for their work.
• And yet, 75% report their artistic practice has been used to raise morale, create community cohesion, or lighten the COVID-19 experience of the community.

Now more than ever it is important that performing artists have multiple streams of income including starting a business.

🌸ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jenny Madruga Chavez is a wife, mother, singer, voice teacher, and music educator. Ms. Chavez graduated in 2018 with her B.M. in Music Education, and  B.A. in Art History from Arizona State University. She is currently continuing her education with voice teacher Stephanie Weiss, completing the Masters program in Vocal Performance with an emphasis in opera this coming Spring. Both singing and teaching have been passions of love for Jenny. Her latest singing venture was playing Atalanta in ASU’s Xerxes and training at the Taos Opera Institute during the 2019 season. Jenny has been teaching privately since 2018 and loves watching her students grow as they discover their voice. Most recently, Jenny combined her talents in art and music to open her art printable shop, Sing Pretty Designs. She would like to thank her amazing husband for being a Super Dad, supporting her ventures and being the best father to their 10 month old son, Travis. 

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We have invited an important guest today who has been fully involved in combating street harassment since 2005. Let’s welcome Emily May, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Hollaback. Hollaback! is a photoblog and grassroots initiative to raise awareness about street harassment and workplace harassment  by posting photographs and narrative accounts of individuals' encounters. It’s an organization running by local activists in 79 cities, 26 countries, and operates in 14 languages.

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Today's guest is Lameka!  the owner of  Capitol Chic Designs (formerly Pink Bow Ties) is a stationery company based in Columbia, Maryland. The company started  out making simple stamps, it wasn’t long before their line of stickers and custom dolls became their most popular and favorite product. Their product line includes dolls that represents all ethnicities and incorporates details such as hair wraps, hair styles, clothing and accessories to give them each their own unique personality. Capitol Chic Designs translates current trends and modern influence into their products. 

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