A Lullaby for 2025: Vienna Teng on Music, Hope & Connection
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Donna Ferris interviews Vienna Teng about the power of music to foster connection and hope in challenging times.
A Lullaby for 2025: Vienna Teng on Music, Hope, and Connection ”I see you, and I'm telling you my story in hopes that you'll see me. And from there, there's so many more things that are possible.” In this conversation, Donna Ferris sits down with singer, songwriter, and pianist Vienna Teng—an artist whose music has long served as a bridge between people, ideas, and lived experiences. From her iconic song City Hall, inspired by the legalization of same-sex marriage in San Francisco, to her newest work We’ve Got You (released November 2024), Vienna explores how music can hold complexity, invite empathy, and create space for honest conversation—especially in divided times. Together, Donna and Vienna talk about: Writing songs that start conversations, not arguments Holding two truths at once in polarized times Music as modern-day folk storytelling Ending with a tender lullaby sung by Vienna, this conversation offers a moment of gentleness, meaning, and hope for the holiday season. If you would like to learn about Vienna’s music or upcoming concerts, visit viennateng.com. If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Episode #68 “Breaking the Trance of Unworthiness” or…
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