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Stanford Talisman is a coed group of singers from Stanford University in California, dedicated to sharing stories through music. Their roots are in the African diaspora, but they have since broadened their horizons to include music from all over the world. Although an a cappella group, they sometimes incorporate drums and dancing into their music. They can be seen performing throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the country, and the world. Their last big tour was to South Africa in March 2008. The group plans to travel to New Orleans and Atlanta in March 2009.[ ] Founded in 1989, the group won the 1997 ICCA competition [ ] and has performed at the 1996 Olympic Games and the White House.[ ]
Their musical repertoire includes "One by One," "Lift Ev'ry Voice" (the Black national anthem), "Baba Yetu" (featured on the video game Civilization IV), Sweet Honey in the Rock's "Wanting Memories," a powerful Native American chant "Wahjeeleh-Yihm," and the traditional spiritual "Amazing Grace."
Talisman has released seven full-length albums as well as a ten-year anniversary compilation entitled Shine. The group was featured on the 1997 Best of Collegiate A Cappella compilation
Discography- No Murmur, No Zealots (1992)
- Tonic Rhythms (1994)
- After Silence (1996)
- Held in Shining (1998)
- Shine (2000)
- Passage (2001)
- Watch Me Fly (2003)
- The Quick Day is Done (2006)
- Upcoming 8th Full Length Album (2009)
- Featured in "Calling All Dawns", debut Christopher Tin album (2009)
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