Redd Velvet Interview

Redd received formal training, as a young adult in the field of classical music from baritone Andrew Gainey of the New York City Opera, and internationally renowned mezzo soprano Mildred Allen of The Metropolitan Opera. They both encouraged her to pursue a career as a classical vocalist. Redd says “Classical music is beautiful & I’m grateful for having learned to appreciate and perform it, but I was haunted by the spirits of Soul and Blues.”