Suzanne Lynch in conversation with Karyn Hay

Are you excited? We are! Suzanne from The Chicks and Karyn Hay in one room!

Suzanne Lynch MNZM is one of New Zealand’s most respected vocalists and music mentors. She rose to fame in the 1960s as one half of The Chicks, later launching a successful solo career on TV shows like Happen Inn. In the 1970s, Suzanne moved to the UK, becoming an in-demand session singer for artists such as Cat Stevens, Neil Sedaka, and Charles Aznavour. She toured internationally and recorded extensively. Returning to New Zealand, she became a vocal coach on NZ Idol, Stars In Their Eyes, and NZ’s Got Talent. Today, she continues to teach and perform, including with vocal trio The Lady Killers. Suzanne was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2001. Suzanne’s memoir Yesterday When I Was Young will be out in October.

Karyn Hay ONZM is a broadcaster and author of three novels, including Emerald Budgies, winner of a Montana NZ Book Award. A Frank Sargeson Fellow and literary mentor, she currently hosts The Saturday Spring on 95bFM. In 2020, Karyn was honoured for services to broadcasting and music.

Thanks go to Murray and Denise Lazelle for sponsoring this session.

You may also like the following events from Lit. Whanganui Booklovers Festival:

• Next month, 19th September, 09:30 am, Dame Anne Salmond - Opening Kōrero in Wanganui
• Next month, 20th September, 12:00 am, Louise Wallace & Airini Beautrais in conversation in Wanganui
• Next month, 20th September, 08:00 am, Dinner with Small Talks in Wanganui

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