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Out of Africa

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Hedreich’s concert series with The Spirit of Gospel choir played in Zürich to full houses. The 70 singers did an amazing job under the direction of Beat Dähler. The evening began “in Africa” showing the bitter conditions of slavery’s beginnings as the rhythms and melodies were transported–captured and shackeled–across the Atlantic. West African music, field songs, early Spirituals, Gospels and even Soul displayed in all its’ glory, the indomitable spirit of a people who managed to thrive in spite of crushing adversity.

Next up on Hedreich’s agenda is a short stint with Polo Hofer. Check back by to get the details. We’ll leave a light on for ya…

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The Middle Passage and Music

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For those unfamiliar with the cruel story of the Middle Passage and the beginning of slavery in the US, tonight’s concert in Zürich’s Glaubten church will give you a picture of the spirit triumphant in the face of overwhelming odds. Hedreich will be the guest soloist in the second half of this Spirit of Gospel concert tracing the roots of Gospel and Pop through history all the way back to its’ African origins. For details check out the calendar page.

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Too Hot Duett

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Gölä’s latest single turned pretty steamy with a few sultry phrases and some old school soul ad libs to take it out. In addition to Background vocals Hedreich and Gölä had some stuff to say to each other — on wax. After that, Gölä got Hedreich to go Gospel-Blues-Soul on top of some mean Rock ‘n Roll. It’s gonna burn up the charts. Too bad you’ll have to wait to find out if it’s English or Swiss-German. We’re not telling…

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Back on with Gölä

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In between getting the video for “Listen” up and out and doing some composing, Hedreich finds time to get some tracks done with Switzerland’s favorite working class singer after all. Hedreich, Gölä and Corrinne Gfeller (of We Will Rock You fame) are not only back on again, the session will taking place a day earlier. It seems there was some magic made that’s just begging for a female touch! Stop back by to see how the day went. We’ll keep a light on for ya…

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Studio Session with Gölä

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The March 12th Balik studio session will go on as planned senza Hedreich’s background vocals with Corrinne Gfeller of Zibblingz. At the moment, Switzerland’s answer to Bruce Springsteen will be eschewing the SF1/ Musicstar controversy to concentrate on lead vocals and production before getting Hedreich back in to put on some final touches.

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All’s Well That Ends Well

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Sometimes you start out on a path that leads you to absolutely nowhere you want to be. While at Balikfarm studio acting as vocal coach and poetry police, Hedreich found herself in a front row seat for the “big story” du jour. In one day Gölä killed the studio project that wasn’t happening and quit Musicstar, the Swiss version of American Idol. Almost simultaneously Hedreich decided to cancel the planned recording of “Listen”. “Recording “Listen” would have been a wonderful tribute to a great performance moment but Beyonce already did it so well… so for those who were hoping to buy it as a single, I hope you’ll be just as excited to get my next CD.” Hedreich’s singer/songwriter self is growing, evolving. And one thing is for sure. Just like the Bernese working man, if it ain’t working, she’ll back up and take off in a better direction.

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This week finds Hedreich in the studio working as vocal coach for Gölä on his latest project. Although the Musicstar chaos did make for some, uhh, interesting interruptions, the gang had fun and got some good tracks put down. English? German? Swissgerman? Since Hedreich is fluent in all 3 “languages”, you’ll have to stop back by to get the scoop. See ya soon!

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The third in the series Power in Our Heart went off without a hitch and the Choir even tried out some new choreography. It was groovy and touching all at once. This week it’s all about getting ready for next week in the studio. First coaching for Gölä’s new project, then his background vocals. After that Hedreich’s version of “Listen” goes to wax–or at least plastic. Stop back by soon to see how everything goes…

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