Rags 2 Riches
My blogs
| Industry | Arts |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Musicians |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, United States |
| Introduction | Ragtime pianist Don Kawash and bass-baritone Randy Shupp blend their talents to create musical magic by showcasing America's greatest composers. From the well known and familiar to exotic lost gems, Kawash and Shupp capture the wit, elegance and melodic inspiration that has made American composers the recognized world leaders of popular song and Broadway musical theater. Don Kawash has earned international acclaim for his interpretation of classic piano rags. A three time grand prize winner of the All-American Ragtime Piano Competition, Mr. Kawash has performed at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. and in a concert broadcast worldwide over Voice of America. His performances at the Edinburgh festival in Scotland earned him a rave review from the BBC which called him "a great entertainer" and invited him to perform live on BBC radio. Randy Shupp is a soloist for the New Horizons Glee Club and a leading man and soloist for Old Academy Theater in Philadelphia. Don and Randy have combined their talents to bring their special brand of performing to Philadelphia area organizations and retirement communities. |
| Interests | Ragtime, Joplin, Gershwin, Porter, piano, American, Songbook, Broadway, Vaudeville |