12 Jul 2016

The father of modern a cappella

From Upbeat, 1:40 pm on 12 July 2016
Father of modern a cappella Deke Sharon

Father of modern a cappella Deke Sharon Photo: Supplied

A cappella is making resurgence, especially in the younger generation since the Pitch Perfect films. Deke Sharon is considered to be the “father” of modern a cappella, and has performed with the likes of Ray Charles, James Brown, The Temptations, and Crosby Stills and Nash. He's in New Zealand this week to work with young NZ singers at the Pan Pacific Youth Harmony Festival.