Swingin’ in the Fens: Lydia Harrell
Lydia Harrell
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Lydia “LovelySinger” Harrell, an instructor in Berklee’s Voice Department, is one of Boston’s finest musical treasures. Her sultry, soulful voice and evocative songwriting have garnered the attention and respect of some of the nation’s finest musicians. Her career highlights include winning the 2015 Duke Ellington Jazz Vocal Competition, performing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem (2016), winning the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival Vocal Competition, and winning best song at the 48 Hour Film Project in Boston. Harrell is also a film/TV, voiceover, and theater actress who has appeared in many commercials, films, and theater productions.