Accordion Queen Phoebe Legere

This week at WVUD, we’re airing a repeat of a live performance from Phoebe Legere. Legere is a blues and folk singer-songwriter with many talents ranging from playing the accordion to conducting symphony orchestras. Throughout this interview we hear all the many stories behind Legere’s music and more.

Listen To Interview

Phoebe Legere, recorded on August 8th, 2017. Aired on October 24th, 2017.

56:20

108 MB

About The Singer-Songwriter

Phoebe Legere had her first debut at 16 in Carnegie Hall and had her song “Amazing Love” featured in the Top 40 of Adult Contemporary in 1997. Not only is Legere a talented singer-songwriter, but she also has stared in a her fair share of independent films including, “Mondo New York,” “Toxic Avenger 2,” and “Toxic Avenger 3.” As if preforming at Carnegie Hall wasn’t enough, Legere also had the honor of opening up for David Bowie during his national tour in 1991, and was later nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in music.

The Music

  • Artist / Track / Album / Year
  • Phoebe Legere / New York Nightmare / Heart of Love / 2017
  • Phoebe Legere / Men From The Boys / Heart of Love / 2017
  • Phoebe Legere / French & Cajun Medley / Preformed Live / 2017
  • Phoebe Legere / Blue Canoe / Preformed Live / 2017

Credits:
Richard Gordon: Producer, Audio Engineer, Co-host
Rachel Silva: Co-host
Allison Delaney: Audio Editor
Nicole Parr: Web Page Author & Editor