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Klassika is Classical Crossover, Operatic Pop aka #Popera

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Klassika’s next performance takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at The Center for the Arts,Bonita Springs, FL.  Visit http://goo.gl/IlNtam for more information and ticket availability. What’s In A  Name? – Plenty! Never before has a genre of music been known by so many names – there’s Classical Crossover, Operatic Pop and Popera.  They all refer to a singular genre, it’s what you hear when a pop song is performed with a classical twist, presented in a more operatic style. Mastering the genre requires more technical vocalization ability than is needed for most pop music, which often relies on the “bells and…
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“A Night At The Popera” with Klassika

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“A Night At The Popera” Brings a One-Of-A-Kind Musical & Theatrical Experience to the Heritage Isla Club, Viera, Florida, One Night Only, Jan. 24 The Trio of Soaring Voices Known as Klassika Form a Harmonious Blend of Pop Music and Opera, Creating a New Genre and Sound Called, Popera. The Classically Trained Performers Offer Inspiring Arrangements and Classical Crossover Treatments of Bridge Over Troubled Waters, I Will Always Love You, Just The Way You Are, Among Other Timeless Favorites (Viera, Florida – Jan. 19, 2015) “Everything Classic Is New Again.” helps describe an emerging hybrid genre of timeless Pop music…
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Local Trio Klassika Hits the Big Time

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN. Dec. 1, 2014 Contact: [email protected] From local musicians with a dream to international stars in the making, Klassika has come a long way in a short time. While the popera trio now calls Tampa, Fla. its home, its members used to be spread across the globe. Tenor Clint Shepherd has always been a proud Tampa native, but fellow tenor Chris Romeo previously hailed from up north in Secaucus, N.J. Soprano Jolanda Nel had a much longer trip to Florida, growing up outside of the U.S. in Rustenburg, South Africa. Each feels strong ties to their…
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Klassika Signs with KORE PR and Brenda Brown Entertainment

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Klassika Signs with KORE PR and Brenda Brown Entertainment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN. Nov. 6, 2014 – Classical crossover group Klassika has signed with KORE PR and Brenda Brown Entertainment! Klassika is made up of renowned, classically-trained vocalists Jolanda Nel, Clint Shepherd and Chris Romeo. Making full use of their extensive training, the trio brings the best parts of pop and opera music, combining them into an exciting new genre: #popera! They cover a wide range of popular songs, including “Unchained Melody,” “Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” and “My Heart Will Go On.” Anxious to broaden their audience…
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Soul/R&B Radio – ’20 Feet From Stardom”s Merry Clayton – New Single – iReed Records

Recognized In The Acclaimed Documentary:    … and you know her as “Gimme Shelter’s”  Hauntingly Soulful Voice… Merry Clayton with Joel C. Peskin (aka iReedMan) “THE WELL’S RUN DRY” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Best known for her impassioned vocals on the Rolling Stones’ hit: “GIMME SHELTER”..Merry Clayton’s vocals have also graced albums by such iconic artists as Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Neil Young, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, Etta James and Leon Russell, just to name a few.  Merry’s solo recordings include three outstanding albums and numerous singles produced by legendary producer  Lou Adler on Ode Records She enjoyed several R&B hits including…
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