Episode 5: "I'll drink to that!" with guest Cécile McLorin Salvant
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IN THIS EPISODE:
In this episode of Harmony & Hijinks, the ladies of the vocal trio Duchess interview Grammy-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant. We discuss Cécile's journey as a singer, the Thelonious Monk competition and how, according to Cécile herself, she never wins anything. We also talk about the relationship between Cécile's visual art and her music, as well as feminism and her band, and Cécile answers the Duchess questionnaire. Then, we open some fan mail asking about one of our favorite subjects, food, which leads to reminiscing about our favorite tour meals. The episode closes with a new segment called "I'll Drink to That," in which we concoct (and drink, of course!) a favorite cocktail, the Aperol Spritz.
FAVORITE TOUR MEALS:
If you find yourself in any of the far-flung locales listed below, do yourself a favor and visit these restaurants!
- Amy's pick: BBQ at The Joint in New Orleans, LA & Roli Roti's porchetta sandwich in San Francisco
- Hilary's pick: Spanish food at Duende in Oakland, CA
- Melissa's pick: Middle-Eastern fare at Machneyuda in Jerusalem, Israel
Clockwise, from top: porchetta in San Fran, NOLA's finest BBQ, jamon and fideua from Oakland's Duende. Machneyuda was too dimly lit (and we were partying too hard) to get any good food photos...but trust us, it's fantastic!
I'LL DRINK TO THAT!
Aperol Spritz recipe:
- Ice and a slice of orange
- 3 parts Prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol
- 1 splash of soda
Start by adding ice into the glass, then pour in the Prosecco and the Aperol. Add a splash of soda, then top with a slice of orange. Enjoy!
Cin cin, salute, prost, bottoms up...however you toast, treat yourself to this lovely libation!
LEARN MORE ABOUT CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT:
Cécile's ironic, brilliant interpretation of the wildly sexist "Wives & Lovers," by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
Art by cecile
DEEP CUT FROM THIS EPISODE:
The song guaranteed to get Cécile moving & grooving. Dance party, anyone?
