Kym Franklin

This is a quote from a Swiss newspaper (translated from German)

An emotional evening, a concert filled with infectious melodies, testimonials of faith and outstanding solo. Kym Franklin got thunderous applause and standing ovations. Again the great Gospel singer Kym Franklin from Chicago/USA would be engaged as Special Guest. The first half of the concert was characterized by the european style. In the second half Kym Franklin gave an outstanding performance of real american gospel – with the 45-headed masschoir she completely gripped the audience. Kym Franklin, the black lady with incredible strong voice not only impressed by her engagement and power – her performance on stage and her powerful songs were testimonials of faith from deep within. Drops of sweat and tears of emotions rolled over her cheeks. On the song Amen and Oh happy day she invited the audience to sing with her and got endless applause and standing ovations. ”

“Firework of Emotions” is an article from the Thunner Tagblatt

City of Thun, Switzerland Daily Newspaper

December 2006

Kym Franklin is a vibrant and gifted vocal artist, vocal pedagogue, choral conductor and composer. She is uniquely equipped to effectively perform diverse musical genres, from classical to gospel, while carefully maintaining their stylistic integrity, interpretation and technique. Kym is equally experienced in training students of varied and extreme cultures, backgrounds, vocal categories, ranges, skill levels and genres.
She is a rare falcon soprano whose passion for the human spirit, extensive knowledge of the human voice and understanding of the synergistic relationship between the two has set her apart as a professional vocalist and instructor.
Kym was awarded her M. M. in Vocal Performance/Vocal Pedagogy (with emphasis in Choral Conducting) from Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, in January 2000. She graduated from Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois, in 1996 with a B.A. in Music.
In November of 2000, Kym was blessed with the opportunity to tour Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Denmark with the late, gospel great Jesse Dixon and the Chicago Gospel Singers. During this tour a representative of VME Musik (Germany) took notice of Kym’s singing style. As a result, she was asked to be the featured artist for VME’s European Gospel News tours (phone number hidden)3 as well as Art and Act’s European Gospel Tours (phone number hidden)8. During the summer of 2004, Kym performed as the understudy for Ms. Avery Somers (Nell) in the musical Ain’t Misbehavin at the Lincolnshire Marriott Theatre, in Lincolnshire, IL.
Kym has shared the stage with such noted artists as the Plain White T’s, Company of Thieves, Jesse Dixon, Chuck Berry, Ko Ko Taylor, Max Weinberg, Elsa Harris, Ethel Holloway, Al Green, MC Hammer, Taylor Dane, Bill Cosby, Sister Sledge, R Kelly and the O’ Jays. Kym’s client list includes professional singers such as Genevieve, former front woman for Company of Thieves (Wind Up Records) and Sarah Simmons of The Voice (Season 4). Kym stays busy teaching and performing on stage, in the studio and on regular international tours. She is pursuing opportunities that will allow her to live her simple but powerful mission through music; to uplift, inspire and remind us of our purpose while reassuring us that we are loved.

Technical info depends on the number of pieces you request for accompaniment. You have the option of having me sing solo with accompaniment tracks (where available) to a full band or orchestra! It's up to you.