Thirteen songs of protest and movements — from Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to Sam Cooke and Errollyn Wallen — recorded with tenor Nicholas Phan, jazz vocalist Farayi Malek, and arrangements by Domenic Salerni. Grammy-nominated for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album.

1Blowin' in the WindBob Dylan, arr. Salerni

3Fiddle and the DrumJoni Mitchell, arr. Salerni

9Strange FruitLewis Allan, arr. Bingham

13A Change is Gonna ComeSam Cooke, arr. Salerni

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2021

Ready or Not

2021

Works by female composers across five centuries — Hildegard von Bingen to Caroline Shaw — recorded during the pandemic and released into an uncertain world. International critical attention from The Guardian, Gramophone, Musical America, The Arts Desk, and Classical Music Magazine. The album that made Palaver a name outside of Portland.

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Community Recordings

Music made beyond the stage.

From original lullabies written by new parents at the Opportunity Alliance to original songs created with Portland's LGBTQ community — these recordings belong to the people who made them.

Lifesongs Project

LGBTQ Community Songwriting

Original songs co-created with storytellers from Portland's LGBTQ community and professional Palaver musicians. Watch on YouTube.

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Lullaby Project

Original Lullabies by New Parents

Every participant in the Carnegie Hall Lullaby Project leaves with a professional recording of the original song they wrote for their child. See and hear these recordings on YouTube.

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