S01:E11 Valerie Giglio: Lawyer, vocalist and electronic producer

In this episode: Listen to a conversation between Valerie Giglio and your host Vivienne Aerts as they talk about Valerie losing her voice because of a stroke, teaching herself how to sing again and being accepted at Berklee College of Music, all within two years. As a bonus, Valerie raises the curtains on how she creates very innovative music: electro-swing About Valerie Giglio: For Boston-based vocalist and electronic producer Valerie Giglio, it's all about bringing back that vintage sound and style and pairing it with electronic dance music. Originally starting her solo career singing jazz standards, Italian language songs, and unique renditions of hits from the 40s through the 80s, she transitioned to the Electro Swing genre in 2021 and has released several CDs to date. Giglio has been singing professionally for over two decades. She is a Voting Member of The Recording Academy (Grammys®), attended Berklee College of Music, and reinvented herself as an electronic artist with a retro swing and jazz edge. www.valeriegiglio.com ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠ About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. ⁠⁠Stream⁠⁠ the Album or ⁠⁠Buy it on Bandcamp⁠⁠ and get the chocolate! ⁠⁠More about Vivienne here.