Madness, Kayla Avitabile at Connection2015

By
Emily Bopp Karpuszka

About the Song

Madness is an original composition written and performed by Kayla Avitabile, a singer/songwriter voice for youth who, at age 15, also happens to be one.

About Kayla

Kayla Avitabile is a 15 year old eclectic alt singer/songwriter whose powerful vocals and soulful interpretations set the stage for a year of big performances in a variety of festivals, and TV appearances.  In 2014, Kayla was the debut alternative music artist in the Valley Youth House Youth Artist in Residence Program, funded by Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation. Kayla has been nominated for the Best New Artist for the Lehigh Valley Music Awards.  She has co-authored and co-presented her Youth Artist in Residence work at a national conference, and lead a workshop called Open Mic Maybe for youth who might like to perform, but don’t feel ready.  Her TV appearances include Music Mondays and Community Spotlight, the documentary Yes I Can, Yes I Will, Yes I am, and she has been featured in the national publication Youth Today.

About Connection

Connection isn’t just an event, it’s an experience. Each year the Connection event brings together thought leaders from the youth service field to make unexpected connections that break through the status quo.  A refreshing line up of brilliant speakers challenge practice-as-usual and provide participants with the opportunity to learn about and discuss key issues in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Our innovative format means that you don’t just listen to thought-provoking presentations and fresh ideas, you have the chance to discuss and build upon them. Our broad, multi-sector network means that you can expect the opportunity to talk with familiar colleagues, reconnect where you may have lost touch, and get connected with those outside your network.   Even our nontraditional space provides inspiration to move, think, and speak freely. Like what you heard?  Into sharing new music? Pass it on to your friends, or just sing it out loud and wait until they ask!  Please email your friends, “like,” “tweet or retweet” this message so we can have the biggest impact.  Thanks!

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