Talkappella

Talkappella is back with a very special guest - Marcella Puppini of The Puppini Sisters - a dynamic retro trio with millions of albums sold, a collaboration with Michael Bublé, and an enviable amount of precision and blend, plus a journey that started with an unsuspecting, raucous crowd.

Talkappella host Elicia Edwards catches up with her friend and former bandmate Kenneth Cobble who she refers to as the best vocal percussionist she's ever worked with. And there's a lot behind the story! A must hear for fans and aspiring beatboxers alike.

Tonight on Talkappella, host Elicia Edwards sits down with the founder and Executive Director of Techapella , Lindsay Alford. Learn more about this tech country a cappella movement that all started with Lindsay's group, Googapella.

Talkappella is back and host Elicia Edwards makes a visit to San Francisco. This week's guest is Robert Lee, founder of The Vocal Gym , a member of the award-winning group, Ro Sham Bo, and an alumnus of The Jabberwocks of Brown University.

The world may be leaving Asia post-Olympics, but Talkappella is bringing you a little more in their interview with Vocal Asia Artistic Director, Christine Liu! She's also part of Voco Novo 爵諾歌手, a conductor, an organist.... she really does it all! This year's virtual festival is just around the corner and you want to be there! Learn why in this week's episode of Talkappella.

Talkappella heads to NYC to chat with Connor and Andrew of Black to Gold about virtual adventures during lockdown and the long road back to live performance.

Brian and Elicia sit down with Mezzo A Cappella out of New York City. Ready to get back out and perform, hear more about what the group is up to. ALSO, they are hosting auditions soon, so treble voices - reach out to the group to learn more!

It is catch up time for your hosts, Brian and Elicia, as they delve into relationships in a cappella on this week's episode.

Turns out instrumentalists can find joy in singing! Kathleen Hansen talks about her experience getting into barbershop and now directing the San Diego Chorus. This chapter of Sweet Adelines are turning 70 this year and have a lot to celebrate about their decorated history.

Talkappella journeys Down Under today as they visit with Alex & Moira of MVP to chat about all of the exciting things going on with this powerhouse Brisbane-based group. And bonus, you'll learn a little Aussie slang and what the acronym MVP really stands for!

Talkappella is back with Episode 154 and gust Tyler Wilde, a trip down memory lane for Brian who sang with him as far back as high school. Brian and Elicia also talk with Tyler about his music now, both pre- and post-COVID.

Talkappella sits down with Chris Rupp - from Home Free to a solo career, there's a lot to love about this interview!

Talkappella is going in a bit of a different direction with tonight's episode, speaking to Bleek and Juss Fresh of Poetic City, a creative organization dedicated to the art of the spoken word. There's certainly room for a symbiotic relationship with the a cappella community and these experts have so much to share!

It's almost time for Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival 2021! Learn more about the festival and the people behind it today as Talkappella sits down with Dylan Bell, Suba Sankaran, and David Lane from the SING! team.

Who could ever get enough of BOSS? Not us! This week on Talkappella Boston Sings Executive Producer Alexander Koutzoukis and Competition Coordinator Emily Flanders sit down for an interview that showcases exactly why this community is lucky to have them both.

We all love when singing together feels like family. Double Vizion takes it one step further - Liz and Juan Sosa are an uncle/niece duo in Texas and they are this week's guests on Talkappella!

It's hard to believe that it's only been a few years since this group took the a cappella world by storm, but there is ZERO sign of Intonenation_nm slowing down anytime soon. Sometimes it's easy to forget that this group is still in HIGH SCHOOL. Talkappella managed to squeeze in a conversation with and about their talent into this week's episode.

This week on Talkappella Brian and Elicia check in with Elicia's old group, BYU Noteworthy.

Catch up with your hosts, Brian Alexander & Elicia Edwards on this week's episode of Talkappella

Brian and Elicia spend time UVU VoiceLine tonight on Episode 145 of Talkappella! Utah is home to some incredible a cappella and this group is no different - plus, they are a collegiate group with a pro group style, so there's lots to learn.

With perhaps their youngest guests ever, Brian and Elicia chat with Squad Harmonix on this week's episode of Talkappella! Learn more about this California group putting the stars of tomorrow in the spotlight now.

Lockdown has spurred new things in the a cappella circles. Out of Fairfax, VA comes nine voices, one body. Founded by Evan and Jason of All Ears Arranging, NOVEM is a post-collegiate a cappella group formed of talented singers and performers from across the country that will making their (virtual) debut at this year's Open.

What's it like to start a new a cappella group in lockdown? Inside Voices is seeing success in their online endeavor. Learn more in this week's interview on Talkappella.

From compilations to award winning albums, Voices Only Productions has put their mark on the map. Get to know owner and founder Corey Slutsky with an interview on Talkappella.

From collegiate stand outs to TikTok stars, The Trills are making good use of their time in quarantine. Brian catches up with the group on this week's Talkappella

The CASA events teams is elevating the virtual festival game by bringing in some of the best talent in the world and Los Angeles A Cappella Festival will be no different! The leadership team comes in to chat on Talkappella this week

What better way to spend the pandemic than in collaboration? The AcaLounge does just that and they stopped by Talkappella to chat about it!

NE Voices 2021 just wrapped up and the team sits down with Brian on this week's Talkappella. Learn about this fantastic festival and how it looked just a little bit different this year.

Who doesn't need a little extra magic in their life right now? Talkappella welcomes members of Tufts Enchanted A Cappella on Episode 136. Enchanted is an all-a cappella, all-Disney group. Don't miss this feel good interview.

Award-winning beatbox duo Spiderhorse is the guest on Talkappella this week. Get to know more about their journey and maybe even take away a few tidbits on what it takes to build your own skills

Up-and-comers from Cut Off Studios chat virtual events with Brian and Elicia.

New episodes of Talkappella are back! This week is an interview with Pipeline Vocal Project with hosts Brian & Elicia! Pipeline is putting a spotlight on a cappella in Alaska and you are going to want to be able to say you knew this trio when!

Brian and Elicia sit down with VOCALOCITY out of Salt Lake City. Don't miss this interview with this long-running, award-winning group (and then check out their latest video!)

Countermeasure Music? Beatsync Music? The Ruach Singers? Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival? Contemporary A Cappella League? We're not sure that J-M Erlendson sleeps! But he did stop by for an interview with Brian and Elicia on this week's Talkappella.

Brian and Elicia get to know this unique newcomer on the UK a cappella scene.

Brian and Elicia break down all of the great things that have happened over recent episodes.

Brian and Elicia get to know even more of the team from Cut Off Studios in their interview with Lishni Salgado and Mackenzie Cohn.

This week on Talkappella, Elicia and Brian chat with more of the leadership team of Cut Off Studios - get to know Alli Jackubek & Rachel Hammelman.

The world is paused, but the creativity hasn't stopped for NYC's Backtrack.

Lachi talks everything from the origins to getting an a cappella track up for a Grammy nomination, all while setting the stage and lifting up entertainers with disabilities.

Brian and Elicia take a virtual trip to Denmark tonight to chat with the one and only POSTYR! They talk about the evolution of the group over the last 10 years, their approach to "e-cappella," and give amazing insight on their songwriting process

This week on Talkappella, get to know Matt Zager, Founder and CEO of Cut Off Studios, in his interview with hosts Brian and Elicia.

Colleges are back in session. Well, kind of. In some places. But even the colleges that are back on campus still have restrictions on activities, especially singing. Brian and Elicia talk with Tim Bates, the director of BW SŌL A Cappella about what this year is looking like for the group so far.

Tonight on Talkappella, Brian and Elicia (virtually) head to Yale to chat with Dzidedi Azumah of Shades of Yale. At a university with a deep a cappella tradition, this group not only strives for great music, but draws from their rich ethnic backgrounds and focuses on the music of the African Diaspora. Hear the interview at 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern on Acaville!

Podcast Inception! The hosts of The Headroom Podcast are guests on Talkappella. Brian and Elicia chat with Kyle Howard and Ricky Jabarin this week!

Brian and Elicia talk even more about the UK a cappella scene - including how it's growing and what work is going into making the whole community a more inclusive place - with guest Dan Mailer

Brian and Elicia's special guest is the incredible Amy Lynn Whitcomb. They chat all things BYU Noteworthy, Delilah, Vocalosity, and more from her illustrative career.

A Cappella is evolving the music scene at RIT and Hyannis Sound is having the most unique summer on the Cape with big plans for the future. Guest Jarell Green tells Brian and Elicia all about it!

Talkappella hits Episode 116 where Brian and Elicia discuss what it means to be an a cappella fan, as well as both a source of internal and external support for an a cappella group with guest Ted Stark.

Brian and Elicia dive deep into UK a cappella with guest Mia Poku of the Cardiff University DeciBelles.

Tonight on Talkappella, guest Trevor Stevenson, incoming president of Harmonyx at UNC Chapel Hill, talks about finding his musical home and family and the importance of representation for people of color in the arts. Tune in at 8 pm Eastern/5 pm Pacific!