Creator Interview with – Music Director, Singer, Musician - Yacharmi Guidavicci

04/08/23 • 30 min

Episode 5 of Creator’s Canvas sits down with multi-talented artist Yacharmi Guidavicci. Yacharmi has completely self-produced his solo career beginning as a musical director constructing several creative performance productions from large church organizations to the McNally Smith College of Music. Mr. Guidavicci is known by his fans as the “Rising Phoenix” of Pop, Rock and Soul. This talented singer, song writer and performer made the decision to come to St Paul to develop his skills only to shortly experience struggle with his dream schools immediate closing.

Growing up in Milwaukee and moving to the Twin Cities brought a welcoming “purple” sound that founded from childhood influences. Front Man of the band Royal Pop and now transitioning solo artist for Emerging Music Entertainment, Yacharmi continues to release music of multiple genres. His catchy intoxicating song creations captures the essences of Michael Jackson, Prince, The Neptune’s, following the Apostolic Pentecostal movement. Don’t get left behind in this episode and definitely listen in to follow Yacharmi words of wisdom, “Don’t get in your own way!”.

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CREATOR INTERVIEW WITH PERFORMING ARTIST, STORYTELLER, TRADITIONAL MODERN MUSICIAN – HILLARY LOR

Episode 4 of Creator’s Canvas presents... performing artist Hillary Lor. Widely known as the “Flute Whisperer”, Hmong Storyteller and Inspiring Hulusi, Khlui, Dizi instrumentalist. Playing and performing for over 15 years, she lets the flute become her voice expressing the deepest thoughts and emotions that have gone on to touch the heart of so many in various communities. Hillary’s creative stride is limitless, awarded "Hmong Woman of the Year" by the organization Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together.

This interview brings passion and powerful moments that not only touched Hillary, but also the Saint Paul Hmong community. She shares her experiences as a gifted and creative woman in a challenging environment and her profound ability to go beyond struggles with limited resources. The personal journey that has brought her to the success she has had today, also speaking openly and heartfelt about one of the most supportive hardworking genuine loving people in her life. Hillary is based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, and she continues with many endeavors as an actress, model, and community organizer. This podcast episode will keep you immersed throughout!

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CREATOR INTERVIEW WITH – ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - RICHARD D. THOMPSON

Episode 6 of Creator’s Canvas sits down with Minnesota History Theatre’s new Artistic Director, Richard D Thompson. Richard brings his wisdom and life experience from many walks of life as a choreographer, dramaturg, educator, director, and performer. He shares his beliefs and extensive knowledge openly, “art is inspired by life”. This 30-minute interview explores Richards early start joining his childhood friends in cultural dance and following him through his years in a true career of passion for artistic expression. Being present in the moment, today Mr. Thompson will be seeking to build on History Theatre’s important legacy of creating new and existing work within the Midwest’s home base stories.

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