INTRODUCING...Cara Dineen
My special guest on this week’s episode of INTRODUCING is the inimitable
To borrow from her bio…“American jazz and contemporary vocal artist
has performed extensively throughout the NYC-metro area since 2012, acting as solo vocalist and bandleader for her bands: BELLATONIC (jazz/pop), The Brooklyn Sugar Stompers (traditional jazz & blues 1920’s-1930’s), and her original music project ANAAM (vocal loop station improvisations and electro-acoustic compositions). After graduating Summa Cum Laude and obtaining her B.M. in vocal performance from Berklee College of Music in Boston, she moved to New York where she and her bands were selected to perform for a multitude of high-profile event clients including: Coco Chanel, GQ Magazine, and the NYC Viennese Opera Ball.Since 2017, Cara has performed internationally as solo vocalist and M.C. for celebrated American tap-dance group The Tap Factor. In 2020, she joined the Adjunct Faculty at Lindenwood University (St. Louis, MO), where she taught jazz/contemporary voice and songwriting. Since 2023, she has worked towards Alexander Technique Teacher Certification through The Balance Arts Center (New York, NY).
Maintaining an active performance schedule throughout NYC with her bands and projects, Cara offers lessons, workshops, and masterclasses through her teaching studio, Libra Voice Studio.”
Here are some tracks from the Bellatronic YouTube channel ahead of tomorrow's interview and a link to VoyageSTL for more background on this incredibly talented performer.
Mashup -All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor and Superbass by Nicki Minaj
Mashup -Feeling Good by Nina Simone & This is How We Do It by Montell Jordan
Another classic ‘still’ but a truly great story from here that I hope you all find as inspiring and touching as I did:)
“I have learned much about the human condition by living as a ‘Creative’ and learning how to connect with an audience. For example, we all want to feel good. We all have sadness and setbacks. We all love, want to heal, and find meaning in life. These are the truths that bind us together as humans. For me, creating things is at least one answer to the question, “What is the meaning of all of this?”. I believe that getting in touch with the things that bring us joy (our creative life force) can empower us to become the fullest versions of ourselves. I want to guide and inspire people to seek moments of creative joy every day. Because building a life of joy and fulfillment is something we all deserve. “
Thank you so much Deborah! Cara is indeed very talented:))
This is awesome Lee! Cara is sooo talented! We love jazz and, of course, the double bass 🙌🏻
Hope all is well. Enjoy the weekend :)