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Kamen Petkov is a violinist who teaches his students how to play not only the violin but several other instruments as well. He spoke to Community Voices about how he first became interested in playing the violin. He also shared his experiences performing, including for the Queen of England, and his love of teaching.
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Cindy Sinclair is from Petersburg, IL, but she lives and works in Nashville. She is a show producer for the Musicians Hall of Fame Awards and Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville for Public Television. She has also worked on numerous other shows including American Idol, The Grammy Awards, The Latin Grammy Awards, American Music Awards and the Country Music Association awards. She spoke to Community Voices about growing up in central Illinois and her career in the entertainment industry.
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Bells In Motion is a handbell choir with roots in Central Illinois. Artistic Director KC Congdon and Emcee David Congdon spoke to Community Voices about the musicianship needed to participate. They also shared how the group got its start and what it takes to set up bells and play them.
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Camilo Téllez is a Conducting Fellow at the L.A. Philharmonic, one of the world’s most noteworthy orchestras. In 2019 and 2020, he conducted the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony in Springfield, Ill. Téllez spoke with Community Voices about his experiences working in Springfield and the path that led him to work with famed conductor Gustavo Dudamel in Los Angeles.
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Johnnie Owens is a well-known jazz singer in Springfield, Ill., but he has also toured internationally earlier in his career as a member of the Platters and as a solo artist. He spoke with Community Voices about growing up in St. Louis and singing on the sidewalk with his friends. He also shared stories of life on tour and how he once was stranded on Fiji.
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Stella Katherine Cole is a singer and actor from Springfield who currently lives in New York City. She spoke to Community Voices about creating new music with Grammy-Award-winning producer Dave O'Donnell and gaining a following on TikTok.
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Kamen Petkov is a violinist who teaches his students how to play not only the violin but several other instruments as well. He spoke to Community Voices about how he first became interested in playing the violin. He also shared his experiences performing, including for the Queen of England, and his love of teaching.
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Cindy Sinclair is from Petersburg, IL, but she lives and works in Nashville. She is a show producer for the Musicians Hall of Fame Awards and Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville for Public Television. She has also worked on numerous other shows including American Idol, The Grammy Awards, The Latin Grammy Awards, American Music Awards and the Country Music Association awards. She spoke to Community Voices about growing up in central Illinois and her career in the entertainment industry.
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Rules for NPR Illinois Community Voices & Theme Song Contest
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NPR Illinois is seeking talented, local artists and musicians to participate in the Community Voices Theme Song & Logo Contest.