
S01:E13 Kari Van der Kloot: Canadian New York based singer songwriter who uses her jazz roots to create highly original music
04/24/24 • 39 min
In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Kari van der Kloot, as they delve into Kari's musical journey, moving through different continents and landing in New York City, and what it means to be a musician there.
About Kari van der Kloot
Canadian vocalist Kari van der Kloot presents an exciting new voice on the horizon. Living somewhere in the space between jazz and folk, Kari’s compositions fit seamlessly into a tradition of great Canadian singer-songwriters, such as Joni Mitchell, while still honoring her roots in jazz music. Currently based in New York, Kari’s project is exciting new fans with her highly original music. Kari’s debut album “Seedling” was released in 2016, and her new album “The Architects” was released to great acclaim on June 5th, 2020 on Outside In Music’s Next Level imprint. A new album will be released in the spring of 2024.
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About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng.
Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks.
Stream the Album or Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here.
In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Kari van der Kloot, as they delve into Kari's musical journey, moving through different continents and landing in New York City, and what it means to be a musician there.
About Kari van der Kloot
Canadian vocalist Kari van der Kloot presents an exciting new voice on the horizon. Living somewhere in the space between jazz and folk, Kari’s compositions fit seamlessly into a tradition of great Canadian singer-songwriters, such as Joni Mitchell, while still honoring her roots in jazz music. Currently based in New York, Kari’s project is exciting new fans with her highly original music. Kari’s debut album “Seedling” was released in 2016, and her new album “The Architects” was released to great acclaim on June 5th, 2020 on Outside In Music’s Next Level imprint. A new album will be released in the spring of 2024.
Instagram / Facebook / YouTube
About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng.
Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks.
Stream the Album or Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here.
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S01:E12 Elraka: From Shirley Verrett to sharing the music of the African Diaspora through the unique lens of black classically trained musicians.
In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Erika "Elraka" Banks, as they discuss the road from Michigan and her studies with Shirley Verrett, to being an active musician in New York City, while being a voice for music from the African Diaspora as Co-Founder of the H. T. Burleigh Experience and Communications Director of the Juneteenth LP
About Erika Banks
Erika Banks is a charismatic soprano whose diverse vocal training in classical, jazz and musical theater has kept her busy as an active musician in New York City. She received her BM and MM in vocal performance from the University of Michigan, where she studied with the late legendary Shirley Verrett. Banks-Alvarez is Co-Founder of the H. T. Burleigh Experience and Communications Director of the Juneteenth LP, two musical endeavors committed to sharing the music of the African Diaspora through the unique lens of black classically trained musicians.
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About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng.
Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. Stream the Album or Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here.
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S01:E14 NyaLi: singer-songwriter from Singapore
In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Enya Lim AKA NyaLi, as they dive into music culture in Singapore and her experience with being a singer in the music industry.
About NyaLi / Enya Lim
Born and raised in Singapore , tropical songbird NyaLi is described as a musical whirlwind of a hustler by friends - Enya Lim to friends and family off stage, she is known for versatility across genres and being the zealous small girl with the big sound whether in singing or songwriting.
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About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng.
Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks.
Stream the Album or Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here.
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