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Queer Voices

Queer Voices

Written by: GALA Choruses
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Hear from important voices in the LGBTQ+ choral movement in this podcast hosted by GALA Choruses, a non-profit member association of approximately 200 choruses across North and South America & host of the quadrennial Festival, the largest LGBTQ choral event in the world.

GALA Choruses 2025
Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Interview with Justin Fyala, the New President of GALA Choruses
    Jan 14 2026

    Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and Justin Fyala, the newly-appointed President of GALA Choruses and Executive Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC. Throughout the course of the interview, Justin shares his vision and goals for GALA Choruses, how anyone can get involved in shaping our organization, and more, as well as an uplifting message to remind us why the music we make matters. For concerns or suggestions about GALA Choruses, you are welcome to reach out to Justin at president@galachoruses.org.

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    44 mins
  • Interview with Vikerlased, Estonia's First and Only LGBT+ Choir
    Dec 17 2025

    Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and members of Vikerlased: Conductor Ode Pürg and singers Marina Kushnirenko and Grete Maria Neppo. Throughout the course of the interview, the group discusses the history and significance of their chorus; their experiences singing twice for Laulupidu, Estonia's choral festival known to be one of the largest choral events in the world, and at GALA's Festival in 2024; and more.

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    48 mins
  • Interview with Maria-Elena Grant, President of GALA Choruses & Chair of Lavender Light
    Dec 3 2025

    Listen in to a fascinating conversation between GALA Choruses' Executive Director John D. Carrion and Maria-Elena Grant, the President of GALA Choruses (2023-2025) and Chairperson of Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian and Gay Gospel Choir. Throughout the course of the interview, John and Maria-Elena discuss her decades-long experience with GALA Choruses and two stints on the board of directors; what it's meant to serve as the organization's first female Black president; and more.

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    52 mins
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