For some, experimental vocalist and composer Joan La Barbara will always be a hard sell. Her compositions are designed more for exploration than entertainment; like her contemporaries Yoko Ono, ...

Here are three examples of vocalists working in close partnership with either a pianist or guitarist, all producing excellent results. Tracks: Feminina; Decimas; La flor de la canela; Gracias a la ...

Holly Herndon has launched an exciting new "digital twin" called Holly+, a custom vocal instrument which sees the experimental artist connect music and technology further. Herndon frequently works ...

It’s the greatest irony of all: On the eve of the Grammys, the very voice these awards were created to celebrate has been silenced. Whitney Houston‘s instrument had the kind of herculean power the ...

Whether you’re singing lead or adding background and harmony vocals, your voice is an instrument that requires as much care as your electric guitar or bass. In fact, if you’re singing and playing, it ...

When judged by its size, our vocal system fails to impress as a musical instrument. How then can singers produce all those remarkable sounds? The human vocal system would not receive much acclaim if ...

Voice is the Original Instrument features The Local Singers in a performance that explores the power of the human voice. Taking place at the Toronto Music Garden, this event is part of the Summer ...