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.

More than a Body: Part 1

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&nbsp; "special treatment" from a person in power.&nbsp;

More than a Body: Part 2

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!

Opera Virgins

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

#MeetOpera | Opera America’s 50th Anniversary

The Divas dive into modern operas with relevant topics for today. Highlighting public figures such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Martin Luther King, Jr., and more. Not to mention, you’ll get their unfiltered review of Kayne West’s opera Nebuchadnezzar.

REAL OPERA

The divas get to chat with Babatune Akinboboye, nigerian American Baritone, youtube sensation and founder of Hiphopera.  For more info about Babatunde and Hiphopera visit

Interview with Babatunde Akinboboye

On this episode we have the extreme honor of talking with the Current Miss America and composer Nia Franklin. We loved talking to Nia about music education, just one of the things she's passionate about! In case you didn’t know Nia has been a teacher and music mentor, and has written over 100 songs, including one she began performing at age five.&nbsp;For the Miss America 2019 competition, Franklin sang “Quando m’en Vo'”&nbsp;from Puccini’s&nbsp;La Boheme&nbsp;and wowed audiences and judges alike. So put on your pageant best and download our latest episode! &nbsp;

Interview with Nia Franklin

Allergies can be difficult to deal with as a singer-- or in our normal lives for that matter. XMDivas is here to help! We sat down with Dr. Klotz and got the skinny on treatment options with singers in mind.  This episode is in partnership with Charlotte Eye Ear Nose &amp; Throat Associates, P.A. (CEENTA) and Opera Carolina.  For more info about CEENTA Visit  For more info about Opera Carolina Visit  &nbsp;

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