Singers Gone Silent

Soundcheck | Nov 16, 2011

British pop star Adele recently had surgery on her vocal cords – and she’s not the only major music figure to undergo a high-stakes procedure this year. Today, we find out why so many singers have gone under the knife, and hear about best practices for vocal health. Plus, a live performance from New York rock band Caveman.

Listeners: Are you a singer? How do you take care of your vocal health? Have you had vocal surgery? Leave a comment here.

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