Ep 72: Rosa Harrison said

🎙️ What's This Episode About?Rosa Harrison is a Liverpool-based singer, professional vocalist and queer mum to a four-year-old, recorded at home just before a gig, in a flat that John describes as having very much fallen down a rabbit hole into Wonderland. She is exactly as warm, funny and disarmingly honest as that setting suggests.Rosa joins John to talk about her journey as a performer, from open mics and function gigs to finding her own voice as a slow, jazzy acoustic artist who takes songs people know and makes them feel like something entirely her own. They get into the realities of the gigging life, what it takes to balance a creative career with being a parent, and why original music has been calling her back lately, with some Kraken songs waiting to be written, as she puts it.There's also a really candid conversation about identity. Rosa talks openly about navigating the straight to bi to lesbian pipeline, the biphobia she has encountered along the way, and the experience of having her sexuality questioned by the people closest to her even after being clear about who she is. She is thoughtful about it without being precious, and honest about how much her queer friendships have meant to her through all of it.They also cover the Queer Student Awards, where Rosa performed at what turned out to be its final night in its current form, and why that room felt so special. Plus a very good story about singing Pink Pony Club at a lesbian wedding, and a bride's dad who absolutely knew every word.It's warm, genuine, and very easy company for half an hour.Follow Rosa on Instagram at @rosaharrison.🗣️ Why Listen?If you're seeking genuine conversations that reflect the diverse experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, Proudly Said offers a platform for those narratives.📣 Connect with Us – ProudlySaid.co.ukSubscribe: Stay updated with new episodes.Share: If this resonates with you, share it with others who might find it meaningful.Feedback: We value your thoughts. Reach out with comments or suggestions.Support: Join The Front Row for less than £3 a month, supporting a local queer creator, or buy us a bespoke coffee or three! 🙂