Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles Reflects on Success
13 March 2012
Singer Sara Bareilles performs on MTV's "Total Request Live" in 2008.
MARIO RITTER: Welcome to the VOA Special English program EXPLORATIONS. I’m Mario Ritter.
Music is often called the universal language, meaning everyone can understand it. This week, we hear music from Chuck Brown. The Washington, DC, musician is recognized as the inventor of go-go. Go-go music mixes jazz, rhythm and blues and even hip-hop.
We also learn about one of the fastest growing music media. But it might not be what you think. Vinyl records are making a comeback. Young people and old are listening to music on the big, black plastic disks. Some of the music that found fame on vinyl is also making a comeback.
But first we hear singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles tell us about her music. Critics praise her work as personal and thoughtful pop music --- with an edge.
Sara Bareilles
CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Music has always been important for Sara Bareilles. She began performing in school at an early age. Later, she joined a singing group while studying at the University of California, Los Angeles.
SARA BAREILLES: “I got started my sophomore year at school, and I was just talking about it earlier. Actually, I felt like I just found my home because we were all equally geeky.”
CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Bareilles had an easy time combining singing with songwriting.
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