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New York Voices, Celebrating 30 Years, Perform in Our Studio on Singers Unlimited

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New York Voices, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary

New York Voices sang at a WBGO event even before their first album. That was 30 years ago. I have lost count of how often they've come to talk and perform on Singers Unlimited through the years. 

They celebrated their 30th anniversary with a concert at The Sheen Center on Oct. 12, and came by again to talk and sing.

Videography: Chris Tobin and Sarah Kerson

Audio mix and video edit: Corey Goldberg

Michael Bourne, who died on August 21, 2022, was a presence on the air at WBGO between the end of 1984 and the start of 2022 when he retired from full-time hosting duty. He is the host of the Singers Unlimited Podcast by WBGO Studios. Previously, he hosted the popular Singers Unlimited (1985-2022). He also hosted the equally popular Blues Break for several years. Michael is a senior contributor to Down Beat, with the magazine since 1969. Doctor Bourne earned a PhD in Theatre from Indiana University -- which comes in handy when he's a theatre critic for the WBGO Journal.