358 Debbie Lan "Singer, Songwriter, Community Choir Director"

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa and now living in upstate NY, Debbie Lan is a Musician, Singer, Choral Director, vocal arranger and award winning songwriter.Debbie has entertained audiences as a solo artist, with various bands and Playback Theater companies, written 2 musicals which premiered at The Rosendale Theater in Rosendale New York, and has taught music and singing to children 18 months through 8th grade.Now in its 17th year, Debbie founded, directs and arranges songs for Bloom, a 50 voice ensemble, as well as The B2s, Perennial and The Resisterhood Community Choir.  The ensembles have performed at many local venues singing an eclectic mix of uplifting and joyful songs.Debbie also founded Songclub, a drop-in singing experience, that builds community community through singing original arrangements of familiar songs in a safe and welcoming environment. The audience is the choir!Debbie is passionate about building community through facilitating joyful and fulfilling group singing experiences for all voices.Today she shares her path to the States and how her music career has evolved over the years from singer/songwriter, to member of a band, music teacher, ensemble leader, kids music bandleader and returning again to her singer/songwriter roots. She's one who follows what inspires her which has served her exceptionally well, finding fulfilling work as well as her role in enriching our community. You can learn about the various ensembles that she leads, how you can join, and hear some of her original music on today's show.And here are a few links related to Debbie and her work, Grenadilla, YouTube, Instagram.Today’s show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: [email protected]** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast