Parson James, the New York singer whose incredible back story is a humbling triumph against marginalisation, returns to New Zealand to headline The Big Gay Out - an annual music event within the Auckland Pride Festival.
Following that Randa - winner of the Critic's Choice Award at the 2014 NZ Music Awards - headlines The New Normal, another Pride Festival event. (The New Normal is a mini music festival at at The Golden Dawn consisting entirely of LGBTQI performers.)
RNZ Music puts these two very different artists in a room together. They chose to play for each other works they've never performed before - and despite growing up worlds apart, it was heartwarming how quickly and how well they bonded.
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Parson James In Session
Growing up in conservative, God-fearing South Carolina wasn't easy for Parson James. Gay and bi-racial, he tells Zac Arnold his story and sings stripped back versions of a couple of songs. Video, Audio
Randa - Critics Choice at NZ Music Awards 2014
Randa - this year's Critics' Choice Winner - talks with Henry Oliver after the show at the King's Arms in Auckland. Audio
