Episode # 36 - Getting to Know New Jersey Capella Band Duwende’

Episode # 36 - Getting to Know New Jersey Capella Band Duwende’

Author: Todd Woodson October 31, 2020 Duration: 47:39
Check out my conversation with Capella band Duwende'. Duwendé (Doo-WEN-day) is a six-person a cappella band best known for their fiercely original, bass-and-beatbox-driven funk/pop style of music. In 2011, Duwendé released Remember: The Music of Michael Jackson, gaining them widespread acclaim, and leading them to performances for the Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, the United Nations, Save The Children Benefit dinner hosted by Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee, the Bill Clinton Global Initiative, World AIDS Day Event in Amsterdam, and the Sundance Film Festival. With their successful YouTube channel (over 10 millions views), the band has a growing fan base that circles the globe, and their music and arrangements have been used on TV shows internationally. Duwendé consists of J. Aaron Boykin (baritone/tenor), Derrick Leonárd (tenor), Abbey Janes (soprano), Tomás Cruz (tenor), Edward Chung (vocal percussion) and David Lane (bass). Each member adds their own characteristics and talent to the group, giving them a cappella credibility along with band persona. Duwendé is the perfect band to get you dancing, as Deke Sharon (The Sing-Off, D-Cappella) writes, “These guys (and gal) know how to make music, and they know how to make their audiences get up on their feet and move. If you’re looking for a true a cappella original, you don’t have to look any further than Duwendé.” Duwendé’s music has made avid fans of tastemakers Jermaine Dupri and Perez Hilton and earned them multiple Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards for Best Pop/Rock Album and Best Pop/Rock Original Song. They were featured performers on NBC’s “The Winner Is”, hosted by Nick Lachey, and were featured presenters for TED TALK x for Johnson & Johnson. From sold-out shows across the lobe, including 2 consecutive tours to Japan in 2018-19, Duwendé is fast on the rise to an exciting and dynamic future. Listen to Duwende’ latest single “Dangerous” now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/20BLjwjOtE9lAhutGcp5xf Connect with Duwende’ online: Website – http://www.duwende.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/duwende Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/duwendemusic/ Twitter – http://twitter.com/Duwende YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/duwendemusic   For more information and news, check out our website at BringBackSoulMusic.com. Support our channel by purchasing merch @ shop.bringbacksoulmusic.com COPYRIGHT © 2020 Bring Back Soul Music.

Todd Woodson hosts Bring Back Soul Music Podcast, a series dedicated to the rich history and vibrant future of the genre. Each episode feels like a conversation among friends who share a deep passion for the music's emotion, authenticity, and cultural impact. The mission here isn't just about nostalgia; it's a focused effort to reconnect modern audiences with the powerful sounds that defined an era, believing soul music has a vital place in today's landscape. You'll hear Todd in candid discussions with a wide range of artists, producers, and historians, exploring the stories behind the music that moved generations. This podcast digs into the craft of songwriting, the evolution of iconic labels, and the personal journeys of both legendary and emerging talents. The tone is warm and engaging, offering listeners a space to appreciate the intricacies of soul, from its gospel roots to its funk and R&B branches. By highlighting one influential band, group, or singer at a time, the show builds a compelling mosaic of the genre. It’s for anyone who has ever felt a connection to a stirring vocal or a timeless groove, serving as both an education and a celebration. Tune in to rediscover why this music matters and to find out who is carrying its spirit forward today.
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