Singer-Songwriter: Helena Hallberg

Born to Swedish parents in picturesque Zurich, Switzerland, Helena Hallberg's journey as an artist is as unique and diverse as her background. Drawing inspiration from Folk, Jazz, and Pop, she seamlessly combines these elements to create a musical tapestry, exploring themes of mental health, female empowerment, and multiculturalism. Her debut album, EPITHET. (Out NOW) Recorded at the iconic Power Station at BerkleeNYC in New York City and produced by an all-female production team comprising Hallberg, Gloria Kaba and Friend of show Mary Bragg, is a musical journey like no other. It’s a transformative adventure through the captivating landscapes of her music and storytelling. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like ABBA and Joni Mitchell, Hallberg connects the nostalgic sounds of the 70s with the contemporary production elements of today. Join this great conversation that touches on topics like the complicated relationship with our homeland, foregoing a future in finance and diplomacy for music, overcoming life challenges, and more. And stay tuned for an exclusive performance of EPITHET from the new album. ________ This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Magic Mind is a “mental performance shot”, an addition to your daily routine, that gets you focused, mentally clear, motivated, and productive while reducing stress, with mushroom nootropics and adaptogens plus over 100% of your daily vitamin C and D per bottle! It is 100% Safe- all ingredients are third-party tested, sourced from the best suppliers You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code JRODCONCERTS20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/JRODCONCERTS20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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