S01:E23 Moana A: LA based Singer-songwriter with endeavours in sync
07/03/24 • 43 min
In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Moana Avvenenti, as they discuss her work as a singer-songwriter Moana A, her collab with her husband under MoAnanda, which is has a serious foot on the ground in the world of sync.
About Moana A
Singer/Songwriter Moana A (that is her real name, sorry Disney) grew up on a sailboat in Saint Martin, Caribbean. After graduating from Berklee College of Music summa cum laude in 2011, she wrote her first solo, original album “dotted” which was crowdfunded via IndieGogo in 2013, and followed by an endorsement deal with Daisy Rock Guitars. Based in LA, she has toured the world: Abu Dhabi, Indonesia, India, the Mediterranean region, the Caribbean, and all over the USA. Moana has mainly two original projects: Moana A, whose sound falls into the cinematic pop genre, with big, epic, orchestral, dramatic builds. And MoAnanda, with her fiancé Ananda Dhar-James, a mix of acoustic and electronic pop. Moana's singing and songwriting credits include Netflix, Disney Parks, Domino's Pizza, Renault, NBC, The CW, The SIMS, Arknights, Hulu, MTV, FreeForm, Oxygen, Lux, Ora2, TouchFocus, TBC Japan, and more...
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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 Moana Avvenenti, as they discuss her work as a singer-songwriter Moana A, her collab with her husband under MoAnanda, which is has a serious foot on the ground in the world of sync.
About Moana A
Singer/Songwriter Moana A (that is her real name, sorry Disney) grew up on a sailboat in Saint Martin, Caribbean. After graduating from Berklee College of Music summa cum laude in 2011, she wrote her first solo, original album “dotted” which was crowdfunded via IndieGogo in 2013, and followed by an endorsement deal with Daisy Rock Guitars. Based in LA, she has toured the world: Abu Dhabi, Indonesia, India, the Mediterranean region, the Caribbean, and all over the USA. Moana has mainly two original projects: Moana A, whose sound falls into the cinematic pop genre, with big, epic, orchestral, dramatic builds. And MoAnanda, with her fiancé Ananda Dhar-James, a mix of acoustic and electronic pop. Moana's singing and songwriting credits include Netflix, Disney Parks, Domino's Pizza, Renault, NBC, The CW, The SIMS, Arknights, Hulu, MTV, FreeForm, Oxygen, Lux, Ora2, TouchFocus, TBC Japan, and more...
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:E22 Ajda The Turkish Queen: multi instrumentalist with a focus on Goth,Rock and Blues
In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Ajda Snyder AKA Ajda The Turkish Queen as they explore her many projects, her love for exploring new instruments and how drive to always look for something new learn
About Ajda The Turkish Queen:
Originally from Houston, TX, Ajda the Turkish Queen is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in Boston, MA since 1996. With over 20 years of live performance experience in settings from clubs to churches, and appearing on over two dozen recordings, she is a versatile and seasoned veteran of music who believes the journey of growth never stops. She is also an independent voice teacher, whose passion is working with adults on contemporary styles like rock, pop, jazz, blues, country, r&b, etc.
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:E24 Melinda Faylor: Interdisciplinary artist and music for SariSari Storybooks
In this episode:
Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Filipina American pianist/composer Melinda Faylor, as they dive deep into her discipline-crossing work, involving prepared pianos, tarot cards, and audience participation, as well as her upcoming score for SariSari StoryBooks.
About Melinda Faylor:
Melinda Faylor is a Filipina American pianist/composer with a background in classical piano performance and interdisciplinary work. She is currently working on composing an electroacoustic score for the Sari Sari Storybooks collection (Filipino children’s books), which will be performed with live actors and visual projections in the Fall of 2023.
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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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