One Voice from Africa ... to the World

Having just completed phase 1 of his US and Canada LIVE tour in Pasadena CA., Mario Frangoulis heads to Montreal Canada, Boston, MA, and Washington DC before heading to Moscow. Tonight on "One Voice from Africa ... to the World", you will hear stories 'from the road' as his band members join me on the air to share their sentiments about the concert last Saturday and their expectations for the road ahead. Also joining me will be several guests from the concert performance to express their thoughts and to tell you why you need to see Frangoulis perform LIVE this summer. So join us for a fun filled entertaining evening on "One Voice from Africa .... to the World" with great music and fabulous guests.

She says, "What I have learned is that life is there for the taking. We are the makers of our future (through hard work and dedication). I truly believe that any person can accomplish their life’s dream. You simply decide, and then you do. For me, my life’s dream was to become a concert pianist. Never did I imagine this dream would come about through performing my own composed works. And then to see and hear the response I get from people about my music – brings a tremendous amount of joy and satisfaction. I am one of the lucky few who can honestly say that I LOVE what I do, and hope to be doing this for years and years to come." Tonight, I spend the evening with Jennifer Thomas learning more about her life, her music, and her ethos. A ramarkable composer and musician, Jennifer joins me from Washington (state) to chat and to share more about the inspiration that is the person, and the music.

Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in South America, Europe, and the USA, Martin Zarzar is a multi-instrumentalist, song writer, and producer who lives in Portland, Oregon. His work includes over 10 years with Pink Martini, and appearances with Simon Shahin, Jamey Haddad, Leo Blanco, Essiet Essiet, John Butler, Al Andalus, Jorge Pardo, Michael Feinstein, Rufus Wainwright, and Dave Eggar, among others. This evening, he spends the evening with me talking about the success of his solo debut album “Two Dollars To Ride The Train”, his recent addition to a 3-CD compilation of 'lounge music' in Turkey, his NEW CD and his upcoming tour in the United States and Canada. SO many exciting things have happened with Martin's solo career in the last two months that have defined him as a 'solo artist' of incredible stature the most exciting of which, being nominated for 2 songs in the Independent Music Awards! Be sure to join Martin Zarzar and Kenneth Hieber on 'One Voice from Africa ... to the World' for an incredible evening.

Sasha’s eclectic education in acoustics began as a child growing up in the City of Light. On the cobblestoned streets of Paris, she absorbed the vibrato of clinking café cups and lovers’ farewell kisses against the backdrop of a lone, lilting accordion. Though young, she could already sense a captivating Je ne sais quoi about it all. By age eleven, now living in her native New York, the dramatic soprano-within was ready to emerge. Attending her first opera, Verdi’s La Traviata, “I was overwhelmed, I couldn’t breathe,” she recalls, “I needed to know it.” After a school choir director recognized the young girl’s precocious talent, Sasha spent her teen years performing arias atop church pulpits and giving recitals in Park Avenue living rooms. Tonight, Sasha Lazard joins Kenneth Hieber LIVE on 'One Voice from Africa ... to the World'  for what can only be described as an evening into a 'Musical Journey of Fantasy'.

Fresh off of a highly successful concert series, the amazing Giada Valenti joins me LIVE on 'One Voice from Africa ... to the World' to talk about her recent successes - upcoming projects - and so much more, accompanied of course with beautiful music.Singer and songwriter Giada Valenti is recognized for her special voice and great stage presence. With her latest CD, And I Love You So, and live show, entitled Tribute To Love, Giada is bringing her romantic music and her elegant style to music fans worldwide. She currently selling out in Performing Arts Centers all over the United States, with a show where she takes her audience on a romantic musical journey performing love songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s, combined with several of her own penned songs. Join Giada Valenti and Kenneth Hieber on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00PM EST for a delightful evening's entertainment