Deanna Ray - Americana with an Operatic Twist

Deanna Ray Eberhart Von Fange – what a regal sounding moniker!  Deanna Ray, her “roots” music name, barely in her mid-20’s, presents as a fully mature artist.  I was introduced to Deanna a couple of years ago by my colleague, and accomplished songwriter in her own right, Julie Bennett Hume.  Deanna was still in college pursuing a double masters in vocal performance and Choral Church Music at the University of Kansas. In addition to her own studies, Deanna has been teaching music to students ages 8-14 including voice, guitar, ukelele and basic piano. I have witnessed the power of her operatic voice; she is truly a gifted force of nature that most assuredly has a long and accomplished career ahead of her in whatever genre she pursues.  It has been an honor and privilege to get a glimpse into a musical world that is as organic as it is cerebral.  It is a  pleasure to give space and airtime to an emerging Heartland artist as talented as Deanna.  Enjoy this conversation and beautifully nuanced performance of original music from Deanna Ray.