Holly Near is an icon of the LGBTQIA+ and feminist movements, and singing her work in this arrangement feels deeply aligned with Lavender Light’s mission and spirit. Her music calls us into courage, community, and conviction. These values sit at the heart of our choir.

Lorin and Joshua’s voices blend with striking balance and warmth, opening a sonic landscape that invites Lavender Light to sing in colors and textures we don’t often explore in our repertoire. The pairing stretches us artistically while honoring the integrity of the song.

On paper, the combination of our chorus, the instrumentation of The Klezmatics, and Joshua’s anointed singing might seem unlikely but in performance, it becomes something extraordinary. What emerges is a beautiful convergence of cross-cultural musical traditions, woven together to uplift our communities and inspire collective change.