Queer FM Episode December 10, 2024
QueerFM Featured Guests: JO(ANNE) DeLUZIO (she/her) is a practicing audiologist with a PhD in speech-language pathology/VITALIA (she/her) is a Ukrainian-Canadian singer-songwriter and actress
8:00am - 10:00am
JO(ANNE) DeLUZIO (she/her) is a practicing audiologist with a PhD in speech-language pathology. Outside of the audiology world, Jo writes about the oppression of people globally who are 2SLGBTQ+.
Jo’s books Just Gone (2024) and Surviving the Closet (2023) were published by Re: BOOKS. Her latest book JUST GONE was selected as a finalist in the 2024 Best Book Award sponsored by @americanbookfest.
Jo resides in Toronto with her wife and two youngest adult children. She has had the privilege of parenting 6 children and considers surviving all those teenage years to be one of her greatest accomplishments. You can find the Author on Insta at @jodeluzio
******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
VITALIA (she/her) is a Ukrainian-Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. Starting her musical journey at age 6, performing annually at Montreal’s Ukrainian festival, she has since developed a dynamic sound that spans Pop, Funk, and Alternative Rock.
With her versatile voice and eclectic style, she refuses to be confined to a single genre, embracing the diversity of her musical influences. Songwriting is a deeply personal and therapeutic outlet for Vitalia. She channels her emotions into relatable tunes, creating a sense of connection with listeners who share similar life experiences. Through her music she aims to provide comfort and a sense of belonging, reminding others they’re not alone in their struggles.
Known for her engaging and energetic live performances, Vitalia interacts with her audience through dance and music, turning every show into a shared experience. She debuted her Rock era with the single “what a shame” and is now preparing to release her first-ever EP, which will feature tracks like "molly," "alone in a crowd," and "insecure." Set for release in spring 2025, this project promises to further expand her musical palette and audience reach. To learn more about the artist, visit their website at www.vitalia-music.com.
ACCOMPANYING SONG: MOLLY