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The Divas pay tribute to Opera America’s 50th Anniversary Campaign #meetopera. #meetopera is an opportunity for opera companies, artists and fans to introduce opera to new and experienced opera-goers in a way that celebrates the vitality and variety of opera across America. Want to know more? Visit operaamerica.org

Megan Miller is joined once again with guest host Johnathan White to continue their conversation on Pandemic Productions. The diva and divo are once again joined by two guest callers, this time by performers from two different productions. Fan favorite of XM divas Reginald Smith Jr discusses his Atlanta Pagliacci and newcomer Veronique Filloux discusses her Cosi in Pittsburgh. Both callers have ideas for measures we can take so that our art form can grow even during these difficult times. 

The XM Divas are back with another installment of Opera Virgins. Popping the cherry of opera virgins is one of the Divas' favorite things to do and on today's episode, Megan and Xela invite two new guests to the show: Aaron Dodge of The Littlefield Company, and Erin Breeden, owner and head mermaid at blue tide creative. Aaron and Erin discuss their first opera experiences and play a game of "Composer or Potato" - modified from Classic FM's quiz. Make sure you listen to the end to find out who won!

The Divas, Xela and Megan, continue thier series"More Than a Body". The #Metoo movement exists to help people speak out about their experience and make sure that people don't feel alone. This interview, with special guest Zachary James, details one singers experience with  "special treatment" from a person in power. 

In this series, More Than a Body, the Divas Xela and Megan examine some of the challenges singers (and performers) face. Soprano Kathyrn Lewek joins us with a special interview focused on her recent ecnounter with body shaming.

Don't worry, the Divas didn't Ghost you.  They're back with a quick update. Tune in and find out what Xela and Megan have been up to.

The Divas are listening to the Greatful Dead in a whole new way after their interview with Tom Constanten, Keyboardist of the Greatful Dead. Find out how Tom, and his avant garde musical tastes, ended with and influenced the Grateful Dead, what he's been up to since and what types of operas he finds interesting.

Interview with mezzo soprano Leyla Martinucci. We ask her all about growing up in an Opera family and following in her Father's Footsteps.

A recent OPERAtunity took Xela and Megan to Paris, France for Paris Fashion Week. Find out what inspired the Opera Recycles initiative, what it has to do with fashion, and how it continues to gain momentum.

The Divas, Xela and Megan get a chance to interview a fellow diva, the dynamic soprano Alyson Cambridge. Find out how Alyson champions the art form and strives to eradicate the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding the original "O" word- OPERA.

Xela and Megan get personal with their Personal Trainers about the differences on training an opera singer verse their typical athletic clients. The Divas talk about the challenges they face on their fitness journey and Personal Trainers JJ Johnson with Club Fitness and Jamie Eastley of Strong(her)360 to talk about their latest challenge: training Opera singers.

When it comes to cultivating the creative minds of Charlotte there is no better Duet than Matt Olin and Tim Miner of Creative Mornings CLT. In this episode, Xela and Megan we discover how CMCLT has cultivated a monthly forum encouraging adullts to PLAY; unlocking their creative nature.

Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone. We know love can be messy, but just how mess it gets depends on your Valentine. Ever wonder if your significant other is  secretly a tenor (or not so secretly acting like one)? Ahhh tenors- a special breed. We love them, their egos, and their special charm. The Divas’ special guest and tenor extraordinaire, Johnathan White sits down with Xela and Megan to explain -and dispel- some of the myths about tenors.

in this Special Edition Episode John & Miller, of CLT Podcast fame, join the Divas to talk Opera and the Super Bowl. You're not imagining things, Opera + Football! From the National Anthem to iconic commercials, Opera, like the Patriots, seems to make an appearance every Super Bowl. Tune in to hear Xela & Megan highlight some of Opera's iconic Super Bowl moments.

In this onsite interview with Bold Missy's Brewmaster Carli Smith the XM Divas find out what the brewery born from the celebration of great Bold Missies has in common with Opera!   

We said goodbye to 2018 and now XM Divas is ringing in the new year with a guide to help you put your best foot forward into 2019. 

Move over Nutcraker and make room for Handel's Messiah- The Divas, Xela and Megan talk about this iconic holiday classic. Tune in for some fun facts and surprises! Music Credits :  Myers Park United Methodist Church - 2019 Lessons & Carols performance of "Hallelujah" from Handel's Messiah - listen to the whole service here: https://youtu.be/b7qDxQtD-sU Carnival Messiah Steelband- "Hallelujah" listen here: https://youtu.be/SI0QKrIOp-A  

Looking for the ultimate employee?  Opera singers totally fit the bill. XM Divas gives you the quick and dirty on what skill sets opera singers have and why you should hire them. 

It's that time of year again! XM Divas compiled their list of the top "Christmas songs you love to hate" as told through the eyes of opera singers.