Tag: Calpernia Addams

Perpetual Change — Trans Music Makers

| Oct 24, 2016 | Reply

Today Pamela DeGroff reviews the new CD from trans man singer songwriter Ryan Cassata. It’s titled Shine. Then Pamela dives into to some music news from her favorite artists like Rev. Yolanda, Georgie Jessup, and Calpernia Addams. She also has Hedwig tour news and a note about the new Lady Gaga album, Joanne. She rounds out the column with a mini review of a new EP by a Norwegian rocker names Dagny. You’ll find it all in Perpetual Change, TGF’s longest running column.

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Perpetual Change: Trans Music — Tona Brown

| Jul 4, 2016 | Reply

Tona Brown is a violinist and vocalist who performs across genres, from classical to jazz to R&B. Ms. Brown is a trans woman from Baltimore and she has been interviewed in this column before, back in 2009. Pamela DeGroff interviewed her again recently and brings you that interview today. Ms. Brown has been active in music and also as a presence on social media doing a live interview show. After the interview Pamela has some music news and a mini review of the new Ariana Grande album.

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The Week In Transgenderism 2/29/16

| Feb 29, 2016 | Reply

And the winner is… The Week In Transgenderism! That ‘s right, it’s all the trans news we can pack into one column! Today we learn that Calpernia Addams is a multi-talented woman who advocates for trans rights. There is a trans group promoting Hillary Clinton. The Governor of Pennsylvania says Medicaid in his state should pay for GRS. There’s a transmasculine, bigender frat brother. Saskatoon changes its ID rules. A high school senior applies for a college scholarship with a drag transformation video. Washington state says men are not allowed in the women’s restroom because of their anti-discrimination law. A trans nominee for the Oscar for Best Song is snubbed by the Academy. There’s all that and a pile of TWIT Awards waiting for you in TWIT!

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Perpetual Change: Michelle Rocking Horse Garcia’s New Project

| Jun 29, 2015 | Reply

Pamela DeGroff has an interview with Michelle Rocking Horse Garcia about her move to Nashville, her new band lineup and a new musical project. Then Pamela brings music news about Beth Isbell, Calpernia Addams, Rev. Yolanda and Georgie Jessup. After all that there’s a mini review of a new CD by Tamia.

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The Week In Transgenderism 3/9/15

| Mar 9, 2015 | Reply

The Week In Transgenderism is here! Today we learn that some TG models in India are producing a calendar. Philadelphia will host Wigs and Wings. The killer of Islan Nettles has finally been arrested. Atlantic City has hired a drag ambassador. Restroom Wars continue. Calpernia Addams is Down Under. Facebook has added one more option to its over 50 gender options. The former Saks employee fired for being femme has gotten a settlement. There’s all that and more plus a few TWIT Award waiting for you in TWIT!

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Perpetual Change — Scotty The Blue Bunny

| Jan 12, 2015 | Reply

Pamela DeGroff interviews Scotty The Blue Bunny. There is only one Blue Bunny and Scotty is it. Who is this bunny boldly cavorting in blue? Well he’s not the Easter Bunny. That’s for sure. Learn all about the big blue gay bunny and get some mini-reviews of new music and some news about some of your favorite musical artists.

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TransVocalizers — Pam Reviews the New Boy George CD

| Mar 24, 2014 | Reply

TransVocalizers is our column devoted to transgender singers. Today Pamela DeGroff reviews a new CD from Boy George. While the Boy isn’t exactly a transgender vocalist he was an inspiration to many CDs and TGs when he appeared in decidedly feminine makeup and attire with Culture Club. Pamela also provides you with some music news from TG artists who are active in the music scene.

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TransVocalizers — Kokumo

| Oct 7, 2013 | Reply

Today Pam DeGroff’s TVocalizer is the multi-talented Kokumo. She’s a songwriter, singer, actress and political and social activist who is a champion for the rights of black transwomen. She owns a media production company and has released an extended play CD to be followed next year by her second EP. If Sylvester and Grace Jones had gotten together and had a child that would be Kokumo. Meet her and get TG music news and some mini-CD reviews in TransVocalizers.

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Perpetual Change — Namoli Brennet “Live” CD Review

| Aug 26, 2013 | Reply

Last month Pamela DeGroff introduced TGForum readers to the TG singer/songwriter Namoli Brennet. Ms. Brennet gave Pamela a copy of her latest CD, “Namoli Brennet Live.” Today Pamela does a review of the CD which includes live versions of songs from all of Ms. Brennet’s caree. She has released several albums since her first CD in 2002, Boy In A Dress and she performs songs from it and the rest of her catalog on “Live.” Then Pamela gives us music news from several TG artist, a video from Calpernia Addams, and new music from some non-TG artists. It’s all about music in Perpetual Change.

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TransVocalizers: Sylvester — and Liberace?

| Jul 15, 2013 | Reply

Our music maven Pamela DeGroff has two CD reviews for you. First she covers a new CD from the ’70s disco “queen” Sylvester titled “Sylvester, Mighty Real — Greatest Dance Hits.” Sylvester was flamboyant — wearing high heels on stage — and a precursor to modern dance music. We include a video of Sylvester in performance. Then Pamela digs into the soundtrack CD from the HBO production Behind the Candelabra which starred Michael Douglas as Liberace. Round it all out with music news about Our Lady J, Rev. Yolanda and more!

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