Meet Kymani Kahlil. A talented instrumentalist, designer, composer, choreographer, and singer: when Kymani walks into a room, people notice. Born in in Minneapolis, Kymani was a singer in One Voice in the early 90s, and currently lives in Crystal, MN. In this episode, Kymani discusses childhood sports, romance at raves, how cadence helps her navigate the world, and how she found her voice in music. Kymani weaves a darn good story and has an infectious laugh that will keep you smiling all day.

To learn more about Sound Mind and the featured artists, listen to music from the episode, and find mental health resources, visit www.OneVoiceMN.org/Sound-Mind.

Meet Sara Thomsen and Paula Pedersen. Sara is a singer songwriter who performs across the Midwest and beyond. Paula is an educator, psychologist, and interculturalist. Living on a farm in the woods north of the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior, the two discuss the role of artists as first responders to a country having crisis of the soul.

To learn more about Sound Mind and the featured artists, listen to music from the episode, and find mental health resources, visit www.OneVoiceMN.org/Sound-Mind.

Meet Victoria Evens. A distinguished graduate of the University of Minnesota Morris, Victoria completed her Music degree and senior recital in a sudden virtual world last spring. Now she is carving out her own career as a small business owner and a queer musician in Cold Spring, MN.

To learn more about Sound Mind and the featured artists, listen to music from the episode, and find mental health resources, visit www.OneVoiceMN.org/Sound-Mind.