Best WorldArts Podcasts (2024)

WorldArts Music presents The Clouds Below. The Clouds Below began as an inspired idea by Malcolm Guess and Benjamin Jones. While working on remixes for their band Kaura, whom Ben and Malcolm founded and perform with; they accumulated a number of songs that they felt deserved to become it's own entity. Having both been fans of electronic music for a…

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WorldArts Music Presents The Clouds Below performing 'Drippin' Like Water' on the WorldArts Stage 1:18

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WorldArts Music presents The Clouds Below. The Clouds Below began as an inspired idea by Malcolm Guess and Benjamin Jones. While working on remixes for their band Kaura, whom Ben and Malcolm founded and perform with; they accumulated a number of songs that they felt deserved to become it's own entity. Having both been fans of electronic music for a…

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Alyeska performing “Coyote” on the WorldArts Music Stage 3:33

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Alyeska is both the archaic spelling of Alaska and the name LA-based Montana native Alaska Reid chose for her "fuzz pop" band

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Alyeska performing “Coyote” on the WorldArts Music Stage 3:33

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Alyeska is both the archaic spelling of Alaska and the name LA-based Montana native Alaska Reid chose for her "fuzz pop" band

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Mothlight performing “Glass” on the WorldArts Music Stage 5:54

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Mothlight is a 3 piece dream pop outfit from Los Angeles, CA. It has been called, at times, chillwave, dream pop, psychedelic pop. Blog Diamond Deposits described Annie as “Packing immense sky high vocals set among a lush psychedelic sheen of sunlit melodies. It’s quite the treat for the ears!” and German blog, Orange Peel, compared our sound “à la…

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Mothlight performing “Glass” on the WorldArts Music Stage 5:54

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Mothlight is a 3 piece dream pop outfit from Los Angeles, CA. It has been called, at times, chillwave, dream pop, psychedelic pop. Blog Diamond Deposits described Annie as “Packing immense sky high vocals set among a lush psychedelic sheen of sunlit melodies. It’s quite the treat for the ears!” and German blog, Orange Peel, compared our sound “à la…

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John Finch performs 'Bridge to Your Heart' on the WorldArts Stage 4:06

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Born and raised in the small country town of Pearl River, a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, John has been involved in ministry for a little over six years after discovering his passion to pursue music beginning in high school. Currently John leads worship every Sunday evening at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in New Orleans and during the…

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John Finch performs 'Bridge to Your Heart' on the WorldArts Stage 4:06

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Born and raised in the small country town of Pearl River, a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, John has been involved in ministry for a little over six years after discovering his passion to pursue music beginning in high school. Currently John leads worship every Sunday evening at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in New Orleans and during the…

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Gone Avery performs 'Nothing Wrong Nothing Right' on the WorldArts Stage 4:15

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Initially launching into the underground scene, Gone Avery, evolved into an energetic Alternative Rock band in 2012. Following the release of \"Left and Forgotten\", the Southern California based quartet started establishing themselves in many of the well-known venues in Los Angeles and Orange County. They frequently play at venues such as The Hous…

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Gone Avery performs 'Counting Down' on the WorldArts Stage 3:04

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Gone Avery continues to bring a high energy stage show to their passionate fans with their slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting. As they look forward to tour the West Coast in the Spring, fans can currently find their music on Amazon and iTunes, as well as listen to track \"Fields\" and \"Counting Down\" on KWSS in…

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Gone Avery performs 'Counting Down' on the WorldArts Stage 3:04

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Gone Avery continues to bring a high energy stage show to their passionate fans with their slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting. As they look forward to tour the West Coast in the Spring, fans can currently find their music on Amazon and iTunes, as well as listen to track \"Fields\" and \"Counting Down\" on KWSS in…

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Gone Avery performs 'Capsize' on the WorldArts Stage 3:36

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Gone Avery continues to bring a high energy stage show to their passionate fans with their slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting. As they look forward to tour the West Coast in the Spring, fans can currently find their music on Amazon and iTunes, as well as listen to track \"Fields\" and \"Counting Down\" on KWSS in…

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Gone Avery performs 'Capsize' on the WorldArts Stage 3:36

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Initially launching into the underground scene, Gone Avery, evolved into an energetic Alternative Rock band in 2012. Following the release of \"Left and Forgotten\", the Southern California based quartet started establishing themselves in many of the well-known venues in Los Angeles and Orange County. They frequently play at venues such as The Hous…

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Gone Avery performs 'Nothing Wrong Nothing Right' on the WorldArts Stage 4:15

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Initially launching into the underground scene, Gone Avery, evolved into an energetic Alternative Rock band in 2012. Following the release of \"Left and Forgotten\", the Southern California based quartet started establishing themselves in many of the well-known venues in Los Angeles and Orange County. They frequently play at venues such as The Hous…

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Island Apollo performs 'Avenues' on the WorldArts Stage 4:01

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The band draws on a wide range of influences, citing acts from Arcade Fire, Billy Joel, Foster the People, Michael Jackson, The Killers, The Beach Boys, Weezer, Queen, and so much more. \"I think if you want to find success as a band, you can blend in with a genre that is on the rise and have a nice record deal, followers, and radio play for a few …

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Island Apollo performs 'Avenues' on the WorldArts Stage 4:01

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The band draws on a wide range of influences, citing acts from Arcade Fire, Billy Joel, Foster the People, Michael Jackson, The Killers, The Beach Boys, Weezer, Queen, and so much more. \"I think if you want to find success as a band, you can blend in with a genre that is on the rise and have a nice record deal, followers, and radio play for a few …

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Island Apollo performs 'Phoenix' Live on the WorldArts Stage 3:39

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Since July of 2014, they've undergone the knife and emerged as Island Apollo, a name derived from the artificial islands off the coast of Long Beach Bay, each of which is named after an Apollo astronaut. Adamant about establishing a presence in the LA music scene, their attempts to create something new and lasting have not gone unnoticed. Despite o…

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Island Apollo performs 'Phoenix' live on the WorldArts Stage 3:39

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Since July of 2014, they've undergone the knife and emerged as Island Apollo, a name derived from the artificial islands off the coast of Long Beach Bay, each of which is named after an Apollo astronaut. Adamant about establishing a presence in the LA music scene, their attempts to create something new and lasting have not gone unnoticed. Despite o…

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Island Apollo performing 'Lions Eyes' on the WorldArts Stage 4:15

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Having gained a seriously considerable following, Island Apollo is off to new and exciting things. After originally forming a band as teenagers in Irvine, California, the five indie rockers were able to pick up airplay on KROQ, win Orange County's \"Best Pop Artist\" from the OC Music Awards, open for Capital Cities and Third Eye Blind, and even ma…

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Island Apollo performing 'Lions Eyes' on the WorldArts Stage 4:15

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Having gained a seriously considerable following, Island Apollo is off to new and exciting things. After originally forming a band as teenagers in Irvine, California, the five indie rockers were able to pick up airplay on KROQ, win Orange County's \"Best Pop Artist\" from the OC Music Awards, open for Capital Cities and Third Eye Blind, and even ma…

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Great States performs 'Stray' on the WorldArts Stage 4:24

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Since formation in 2010, the group has lived through its fair share of happiness and heartbreak, member changes, shifting influences, and requests to “play quieter.” Now with a solid foundation, Great States plans on taking the necessary steps to grow their music and continue sharing it with anyone willing to listen.…

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Great States performs 'Stray' on the WorldArts Stage 4:23

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Since formation in 2010, the group has lived through its fair share of happiness and heartbreak, member changes, shifting influences, and requests to “play quieter.” Now with a solid foundation, Great States plans on taking the necessary steps to grow their music and continue sharing it with anyone willing to listen.…

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Great States performs 'Bad Things' on the WorldArts Stage 3:20

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There is something to be said about releasing a record independently; it isn’t glamorous. Time – there isn’t enough of it. Energy – there isn’t enough of it. Money – there isn’t enough of it. Dreams of million dollar studios are quickly replaced by university basements, vocal booths by bedroom closets, and record deals by personal bank accounts. Ho…

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Great States performs 'Bad Things' on the WorldArts Stage 3:20

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There is something to be said about releasing a record independently; it isn’t glamorous. Time – there isn’t enough of it. Energy – there isn’t enough of it. Money – there isn’t enough of it. Dreams of million dollar studios are quickly replaced by university basements, vocal booths by bedroom closets, and record deals by personal bank accounts. Ho…

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Great States performs 'Arcadia' on the WorldArts Stage 3:17

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Great States is an alternative rock band that employs modern instrumentals, beautiful vocal harmonies, and thought-provoking lyrics to create a truly "one-of-a-kind" sound that mirrors the uniqueness of the Great Southwest. They are now currently supporting the upcoming label re-release of their debut full-length record “Gatsby” (expected February …

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Great States performs 'Arcadia' on the WorldArts Stage 3:17

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Great States is an alternative rock band that employs modern instrumentals, beautiful vocal harmonies, and thought-provoking lyrics to create a truly "one-of-a-kind" sound that mirrors the uniqueness of the Great Southwest. They are now currently supporting the upcoming label re-release of their debut full-length record “Gatsby” (expected February …

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Goody Grace performs 'Small Town' on the WorldArts Stage 2:35

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Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dr…

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Goody Grace performs 'Small Town' on the WorldArts Stage 2:35

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Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dr…

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Good Grace performs 'Memories' on the WorldArts Stage 3:45

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Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dr…

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Goody Grace performs 'Memories' on the WorldArts Stage 3:45

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Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dr…

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Goody Grace performs 'Here With Me' on the WorldArts Stage 2:13

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Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dr…

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Goody Grace performs 'Here With Me' on the WorldArts Stage 2:13

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Goody Grace is a young talent out of Winnipeg Manitoba that caught the attention of his idols by hitting social media hard and gathering an online audience. He is a singer songwriter that has played guitar since the age of 4 and is influenced by Bob Dylan as much as Wiz Khalifa. He plays his six string and sings and raps about being a kid with a dr…

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Jessica Meuse performs 'Rio Grande' 4:16

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When Jess was 20, she won the state-wide artist showcase, Stars of Alabama. In 2013, she took first place in a local singer/songwriter competition that took place over the course of 8 weeks at Workplay Theater in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, she has performed at venues opening for both national and local acts across the southeast.…

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Jessica Meuse performs 'Rio Grande' on the WorldArts Stage 4:16

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When Jess was 20, she won the state-wide artist showcase, Stars of Alabama. In 2013, she took first place in a local singer/songwriter competition that took place over the course of 8 weeks at Workplay Theater in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, she has performed at venues opening for both national and local acts across the southeast.…

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Jessica Meuse performs 'Love Her Better' on the WorldArts Stage 3:25

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When Jess was 20, she won the state-wide artist showcase, Stars of Alabama. In 2013, she took first place in a local singer/songwriter competition that took place over the course of 8 weeks at Workplay Theater in Birmingham, Alabama. Since then, she has performed at venues opening for both national and local acts across the southeast.…

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Jessica Meuse performs 'Love Her Better' on the WorldArts.com 3:25

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Jessica was also a contestant on Season 3 of NBC's The Voice in 2012, where she made it to the blind auditions. In summer 2013, Jessica won a spot to perform a set at the Vans Warped Tour in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2013-2014, Jessica Meuse competed on the national television series American Idol, finishing in 4th place and becoming the first person in…

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Jessica Meuse performs on the WorldArts Stage 3:16

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Jessica Meuse (also known as Jess Meuse) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Slapout, Alabama. She has been performing in public since the age of 10. In 2011, she self-released a debut album called "What's So Hard About Bein' A Man," with 9 original tracks. In addition to singing, writing, and performing, Jessica has always had a …

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Jessica Meuse performs on the WorldArts Stage 3:16

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Jessica Meuse (also known as Jess Meuse) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Slapout, Alabama. She has been performing in public since the age of 10. In 2011, she self-released a debut album called "What's So Hard About Bein' A Man," with 9 original tracks. In addition to singing, writing, and performing, Jessica has always had a …

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Justin Garner performs 'Unbreakable' on the WorldArts Stage 3:37

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Making music is in Justin’s genes. His father, Ernest “Oldie” Garner, performed as a percussionist with the soul/funk band The Rockin’ Imperials. Ernest passed when Justin was only two years old, but he left to his son the gift of music and determination to continue his legacy. Justin has been a tribute to that legacy ever since, especially when he…

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Justin Garner performs 'Unbreakable' on the WorldArts Stage 3:37

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Making music is in Justin’s genes. His father, Ernest “Oldie” Garner, performed as a percussionist with the soul/funk band The Rockin’ Imperials. Ernest passed when Justin was only two years old, but he left to his son the gift of music and determination to continue his legacy. Justin has been a tribute to that legacy ever since, especially when he…

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Justin Garner performs 'Runway' on the WorldArts Stage 4:19

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On Feb. 12, his album I Am had debuted on iTunes Japan R&B/Soul charts at #19. By the middle of that same day, it had surpassed Beyoncé’s self-titled project to grab the #1 spot. “It speaks volumes when you have an entire country that believes in you and your music that much, to where you’re number one,” says Justin. “That in itself is just complet…

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Justin Garner performs 'Runway' on the WorldArts Stage 4:19

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On Feb. 12, his album I Am had debuted on iTunes Japan R&B/Soul charts at #19. By the middle of that same day, it had surpassed Beyoncé’s self-titled project to grab the #1 spot. “It speaks volumes when you have an entire country that believes in you and your music that much, to where you’re number one,” says Justin. “That in itself is just complet…

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Justin Garner performs 'Flames' on the WorldArts Stage 3:35

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Justin Garner is one of the most original Pop/R&B artists of his time. So it just wouldn’t be fair to call him a copycat… Unless you just so happen to be referring to MTV’s new show “Copycat”, because in that case, Justin is the ultimate copycat. This year Justin became the series’ first ever winner after transforming into Pop / R&B star Usher. Dre…

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Justin Garner performs 'Flames' on the WorldArts Stage 3:35

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Justin Garner is one of the most original Pop/R&B artists of his time. So it just wouldn’t be fair to call him a copycat… Unless you just so happen to be referring to MTV’s new show “Copycat”, because in that case, Justin is the ultimate copycat. This year Justin became the series’ first ever winner after transforming into Pop / R&B star Usher. Dre…

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Anna Chase performs 'Soundtrack' on the WorldArts Stage 3:19

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Anna Chase performs 'Soundtrack' on the WorldArts Stage 3:19

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Anna Chase performs 'Love Demolition' on the WorldArts Stage 3:07

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While attending Los Angeles College of Music, she was fortunate to learn from: Dave Pozzi (Celine Dione, Diana Krall) , Kasia Livingston (Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls), Kacee Clanton (Luis Miguel), Dorian Holley (Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie), and many others.

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Anna Chase performs 'Love Demolition' on the WorldArts Stage 3:07

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While attending Los Angeles College of Music, she was fortunate to learn from: Dave Pozzi (Celine Dione, Diana Krall) , Kasia Livingston (Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls), Kacee Clanton (Luis Miguel), Dorian Holley (Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie), and many others.

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