Bob Colonna, Actor and Director with the Trinity Repertory Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island describes Joyce as “…the Moon Goddess with a giggle. She’s the first girl that broke your heart, the jolly big sister you never had, the wise woman in the shack at the end of town, the tough kid that defended you against the town bully and the big hug at the end of a bad day. She’s not just entertainment – she is nourishment.”
Whether her audience is sitting comfortably in an auditorium or classroom seat, marching on a picket line or trading songs over a cup of tea, Joyce’s reputation has been built on having just the right song for the occasion. Her ability to articulate the dreams and nightmares of modern society has earned Joyce the respect of thinking audiences everywhere. “…not just her voice, but the straightforward, honest way Joyce Katzberg presents songs were the absolute highlight of the (People’s Music) weekend for me.” Pete Seeger.
Dick Pleasants, WGBH Boston Public Radio says “…there are few singers in folk music that have the vocal ability that Joyce seems to be blessed with.” Joyce’s performing, recording and activist experience has found her sharing stage, studio and program with Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Jesse Jackson, Ralph Nader, Richard Trumka, Bob Moses, Howard Zinn, Holly Near, and the Freedom Singers, to name a notable few.
“Joyce has excited more students to question their world and its history than any “traditional” teacher I know.” Robert Cvornyek, Professor, History Department, Rhode Island College.
“Joyce integrates song and narrative in such a gripping manner that history comes alive for the students. Joyce brings with her a spirit of challenge, a vision of a just and peaceful world which is infectious, inspiring the students with a desire to make a difference and a confidence that they have the talents and ability needed to achieve their goals.” S. Kevin Regan, MEd., MA Campus Minister, LaSalle Academy, Providence, RI.
“Joyce brings energy and enthusiasm to her performances, guaranteed to move an audience to rise up singing. She is able to inspire audiences of all sorts not only to sing, but to take action.” Rick Brooks, former Director of Education for the Institute for Labor Studies and Research.
“Expect to be motivated by Joyce’s program.” Jim Macnie, the Providence Phoenix |
