Stanford Talisman
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Stanford Talisman is a coed group of singers from Stanford University
in California
, dedicated to sharing stories through music. Their roots are in music from South Africa and the African diaspora, but they have since broadened their horizons to include music from all over the world. Although an a cappella
group, they sometimes incorporate drums and dancing into their music. They can be seen performing throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the country, and the world. Their most recent tour was to South Africa in the spring of 2010. The group also traveled to New Orleans and Atlanta in March 2009. Founded in October 1989 by Joseph Pigato, the group won the 1997 ICCA
competition and notable performances include the 1996 Olympic Games, the White House
, with 10-time Grammy award winner Bobby McFerrin
in 2005,, and with Seal
in 2009.
Their musical repertoire includes "One by One," "Lift Ev'ry Voice" (the Black national anthem), "Baba Yetu" (featured on the video game Civilization IV
), Sweet Honey in the Rock's "Wanting Memories," a powerful Native American chant "Wahjeeleh-Yihm," and the traditional spiritual "Amazing Grace."
Talisman has released eight full-length albums as well as a 10-year anniversary compilation entitled "Shine," and a 20- year compilation "Twenty." The group was featured on the 1997 Best of Collegiate A Cappella compilation , and has received recognition from CARA
, most recently in 2004, winning "Mixed-Group Album of the Year" for Watch Me Fly.
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, dedicated to sharing stories through music. Their roots are in music from South Africa and the African diaspora, but they have since broadened their horizons to include music from all over the world. Although an a cappella
A cappella
A cappella music is specifically solo or group singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. It is the opposite of cantata, which is accompanied singing. A cappella was originally intended to differentiate between Renaissance polyphony and Baroque concertato...
group, they sometimes incorporate drums and dancing into their music. They can be seen performing throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the country, and the world. Their most recent tour was to South Africa in the spring of 2010. The group also traveled to New Orleans and Atlanta in March 2009. Founded in October 1989 by Joseph Pigato, the group won the 1997 ICCA
International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, originally the National Championship of Collegiate A Cappella , is an international competition that attracts hundreds of college a cappella groups each year...
competition and notable performances include the 1996 Olympic Games, the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
, with 10-time Grammy award winner Bobby McFerrin
Bobby McFerrin
Robert "Bobby" McFerrin, Jr. is an American vocalist and conductor. He is best known for his 1988 hit song "Don't Worry, Be Happy". He is a ten-time Grammy Award winner.-Life:...
in 2005,, and with Seal
Seal (musician)
Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel , known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian background. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an...
in 2009.
Their musical repertoire includes "One by One," "Lift Ev'ry Voice" (the Black national anthem), "Baba Yetu" (featured on the video game Civilization IV
Civilization IV
Sid Meier's Civilization IV is a turn-based strategy, 4X computer game released in 2005 and developed by lead designer Soren Johnson under the direction of Sid Meier and Meier's studio Firaxis Games. It is the fourth installment of the Civilization series...
), Sweet Honey in the Rock's "Wanting Memories," a powerful Native American chant "Wahjeeleh-Yihm," and the traditional spiritual "Amazing Grace."
Talisman has released eight full-length albums as well as a 10-year anniversary compilation entitled "Shine," and a 20- year compilation "Twenty." The group was featured on the 1997 Best of Collegiate A Cappella compilation , and has received recognition from CARA
Contemporary A Cappella Society
The Contemporary A Cappella Society , or CASA, is a 501 charitable organization dedicated to fostering and promoting a cappella music of all styles around the world. CASA was cofounded in 1991 by Deke Sharon by incorporating the first a cappella directory, The List, founded in 1988 & distributed...
, most recently in 2004, winning "Mixed-Group Album of the Year" for Watch Me Fly.
| Sopranos | Altos | Tenors | Basses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Doty | Bridget Morrison | Will Tarpeh | Sheldon Chang |
| Christine Evans | Ashley Williams | Charlie Johnson | Gus Wellin |
| Kaley Boyce | Kadesia Woods | Gary Mitchell, Jr. | Mattias Lanas |
| Koyel Bhattacharyya | Hye Jeong Yoon | Nicholas Spears | Harry Levine |
| Trudy Park | Eme Williams-Blake | Nick Biddle | Itai Farhi |
| Tayo Amos |
Discography
- No Murmur, No Zealots (1992)
- Tonic Rhythms (1994)
- After Silence (1996)
- Held in Shining (1998)
- ShineShineShine may refer to:* Reflection* Shine , a 1996 Australian film starring Geoffrey Rush* Shine * Shine Guitars* LG Shine, mobile phone* Donal Shine, Gaelic footballer...
(2000) - PassagePassage-Other meanings:* Passage , a long room or hall leading to other rooms* Passage , a form of trained slow, animated trot performed by a horse* Passage , the process of approving a proposed law...
(2001) - Watch Me Fly (2003)
- The Quick Day is Done (2006)
- Featured in "Calling All DawnsCalling All DawnsCalling All Dawns is a classical crossover album by Christopher Tin released in 2009. The album won two Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards for Best Classical Crossover Album and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist for the song, "Baba Yetu"...
", debut Christopher TinChristopher TinChristopher Tin is an American composer of Chinese descent whose work is primarily classical, with a world music influence. He won two Grammy Awards for his classical crossover album, Calling All Dawns. He is also a composer for films, video games and commercials...
album (2009) - Twenty (2010)
- Going Home (2011)