Paula Saunders on The Freedom Affair, New Music & Sound 2 Screen at UMKC on 7.19.25

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Singer Paula Saunders of The Freedom Affair.We talk about their powerful new 2025 self-titled album, a record that sharpens their focus on a rich fusion of Muscle Shoals and Memphis Soul, continuing their nearly decade-long journey rooted in vintage soul. The album is earning rave reviews for its bold vocals and passionate musicianship.On the heels of this release, The Freedom Affair is leading a special one-day creative workshop called Sound 2 Screen at UMKC Katz Hall on July 19, 2025. This event brings together Kansas City’s musicians, filmmakers, and creatives for a day of collaboration, music-making, and storytelling.🎶 Get the new album:https://thefreedomaffair.bandcamp.com/album/the-freedom-affair🎬 More on the Sound 2 Screen event:https://sound2screen.kccreativecity.comFor More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.