State of Fifths

Spectrum

Episode 256 (0:10:21)

Spectrum A Cappella is from Vanderbilt University. This year, they have advanced to the finals for the A3 competition, where they ultimately placed third in the nation, along with winning an award for Outstanding Vocal Percussion! Congrats to the team!

Listen to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPe-OdBkPZJx6xsmrmLO50A

2022 (7) | All-American Awaaz (14) |

Hum A Cappella

Episode 255 (0:10:36)

Hum A Cappella is a South Asian fusion a cappella team at The University of Texas at Austin. Hum uses only their voices to create a blend of South Asian and American musical culture. Since their founding in 2001 (making them the first group of their kind in the South), Hum has evolved into a group of diverse vocalists who love to share their love of music through performances, competitions, and studio album recordings. They will be competing in the A3 finals on Apr 16th.

The team won awards for Outstanding Solo in a South Asian Song, Outstanding Solo in a Non-South Asian Song, AND Outstanding Arrangement! Congrats!

Listen to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/utxhum

2022 (7) | All-American Awaaz (14) |

Dhunki A Cappella

Episode 254 (0:10:14)

In Hindi, ‘Dhunki’ means ‘spellbound.’ The name also contains the Hindi word ‘Dhun,’ which means ‘tune’ or ‘melody.’ This Hindi name symbolizes this group’s focus on the areas of South Asian music and culture. Their goal is to spread their culture throughout the community by the means of a unique style of music in which Eastern and Western themes collide in intricately arranged mashups. This style will be showcased to the max at A3 finals.

The team came in first place this year and won a special award for outstanding visual performance! Congrats!

Listen to their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DhunkiMusic

2022 (7) | All-American Awaaz (14) |