Leah McCann Smith | Writer & Editor

For the past two and a half semesters, I’ve had the honor and privilege of being in the most badass of all-female a cappella groups known to UNC, with my girls in Cadence. Having gone to two SoJam competitions, two ICCA rounds  and countless a cappella performances, it was time to release my inner a cappella nerd through sharing my all-time favorite a cappella performances, sets, and recordings—all in the form of one, jam-packed a cappella mixtape. Yikes!

Watch the videos, keep in mind the lack of recording quality on YouTube, and soak up all the a cappella greatness.  There’s a lot of talent out there.

‘Nor’easters’ SoJam Set 2012: Give Me Love/Cold War/ALAYLM (Bieber)

University of Colorado Denver ‘Mix’ SoJam 2012: Bei Mir Bist Du Schon

UNCG ‘Sapphires’: Bird and the Worm + ICCA 2013 Set: (Just…All of the songs).

Overboard SoJam 2011: Freebird

NCSU ‘Acappology’ SoJam Set 2011: Ghosts ‘N Stuff/E.T./Paris (Ooh La La)

Pitch Slapped SoJam 2011: Love on Top

Penn Masala: Chaiyya Chaiyya
LOVE THIS.

Boxettes SoJam 2011: Free

Vanderbilt ‘Melodores’ SoJam Set 2012: Radioactive, Too Close

UNC Achordants: I Want You Back.
These boys rock!

NCSU Grains of Time 2012: Rhythm of Love
RIP Ian Peterson, February 2013.  You are missed.

And how could I leave out my favorite ladies…

UNC Cadence: Bottom of the River

I’m graduating in May but will never forget how being a part of Cadence shaped me throughout my experience in college. Performing on and off campus has given me a wide range of how I can support the community through my music. I’ve been able to support countless organizations and causes that have in turn changed my life and how I see the world. Without it, where would I be today?