The Uplift

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In this first episode of her new podcast series, The Uplift, ValLimar Jansen speaks with Mexican-American and Cherokee composer Donna Peña about her early influences, the challenges of being a Chicana woman writing for the liturgy, the different art forms she's embraced over the years and more.

Episodes

  1. 05/14/2021

    The Uplift: Rawn Harbor

    In the second episode of her new podcast series, The Uplift, ValLimar Jansen speaks with liturgist and musician Rawn Harbor about his early life, his creative inspiration, writing for the liturgy, his work and more. Rawn is perhaps best known for his two-volume collection Psalms from the Soul which features gospel-style psalms and canticles designed for use in the Mass and performed by a gospel choir.

  2. 03/30/2021

    The Uplift: Donna Peña

    In this first episode of her new podcast series, The Uplift, ValLimar Jansen speaks with Mexican-American and Cherokee composer Donna Peña. Donna shares poignant, often humorous stories about her early influences, coming from a musical family, the challenges of being a Chicana woman writing for the liturgy and the different art forms she's embraced over the years.

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In this first episode of her new podcast series, The Uplift, ValLimar Jansen speaks with Mexican-American and Cherokee composer Donna Peña about her early influences, the challenges of being a Chicana woman writing for the liturgy, the different art forms she's embraced over the years and more.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Uplift