In this passionate and soul-stirring episode, Billy “BJ” William enters the space , tells the story, and relives the sound for a life-defining conversation with the legendary Dr. Rebecca Walker Steele — the voice, the spirit, and the force behind one of the most transformative choral institutions in America.

What unfolds is more than a memory.
It’s an encounter that transcends time — rooted in legacy, lifted by music, and forever etched in purpose.

🎶 BJ opens his heart to share:
• The breathless anticipation of hearing the Bethune-Cookman College Concert Chorale for the first time
• The overwhelming spiritual and sonic force of their sound
• The profound, soul-level connection he experienced upon meeting Dr. Steele
• How a single moment can shape a lifetime of direction, passion, and service.

💫 This episode is a tribute —
To American History and Black excellence in motion.
To the unshakable power of music to heal, inspire, and awaken.
To the legacy of a woman whose work continues to ripple through generations.

Whether you knew the Chorale, loved the music, or are just discovering this legacy for the first time — this conversation will move you.

This isn’t just a podcast.
It’s a moment. A memory. A movement.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.
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👂 TAP IN. BE MOVED. FEEL THE ENCOUNTER.

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