Continuation of Ethan’s discussion with Franklin Bruno

Barbara Long, Char Lovett, Anita Lindblom, Chiemi Eri, Claudia Thompson

Ethan sits down with songwriter, scholar, poet, DJ, author Franklin Bruno to chat about singers, songs, Unaffected and more, live on the radio from Claremont, California.

Bezunesh Bekele, Mavis Rivers, Kiz Harp

With her immaculate diction, sterling personality and phenomenal technique, Kiz Harp has earned the title of My Favorite Singer. Go down in the depths with me as I try to demonstrate what I love about Ms. Kiz. Also, stick through till the end for a cool mystery singer!

Kiz Harp

Join our belated celebration of Bastille Day and the Wimbledon finals with a discussion about two singers who made their mark in other professions. Both Annie Fratellini and Althea Gibson excelled at whichever craft they chose to pursue, and gave us some great vocal tracks along the way.

Celebrating the USA this Independence Day weekend with a couple of early ‘60s jazz singers, Lodi Carr and Sheila Jordan. Also features an anti-Hentoff rant and a brief history of “wrong notes.”

We celebrate Pride month with an all-too-brief introduction to the dynamic Chavela Vargas. Appended with a visit with country performer Wilma Burgess. Happy Pride!

Here are the links mentioned in the show:

Sugar Pie crowdfunding pitch

In the Basement article by Apryl Berney

Come join the ultra-exclusive club of people who have heard Laurie Dale sing. This “blonde, beautiful and buxom” night club singer had a brief recording career that produced only two sides. Also, we hear from Laurie Allyn who narrowly escaped total obscurity.

Forget everything you thought you knew about Teresa Pinto Coelho. Then sit back and enjoy this examination of her lovely singing style. We also take a quick listen to Moira Bean, the pride of Bermuda

In this episode we define our terms “obscure,” “forgotten,” and “neglected.” We illustrate our most important term, “unaffected” with examples of the fine work of New Orleans singer/pianist La Vergne Smith.