Freedom’s Boombox
Freedom’s Boombox is an all-vocal trio from the US. Alfredo Austin started by collaborating with friends to make music videos. Then when Christopher and Richard joined him, the group officially formed. We had performed for years with The Exchange, and we worked well together. So, we kept singing. And recording. And filming. Since then, we have visited 3 different continents and try teach workshops between performances.
Freedom’s Boombox rose to popularity after videos singing covers a cappella (no instruments). Along with the video series, we have released 2 albums (Modern Vinyl Red and Modern Vinyl Blue) and collaborate with artists around the globe.
In addition to performing, our mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purpose. The group tours the US and the world to teach music and develop hip hop, beatbox, and vocal music programs. It’s an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists. For more information on our workshops, visit http://www.freedoms-boombox.com/workshops/.
Members
Alfredo Austin III is an independent music producer, writer, and singer. He is the founder of Freedom’s Boombox. Alfredo has also worked for Sony, and NBC as well as Warner and Universal writing, recording, editing, mastering, and arranging music. His work has been used for television, movies, and on dozens of albums, as well as appearances on The Daily Show. Alfredo has won numerous awards for his writing, performance, and production. His ability to produce tracks across genres and skill levels makes him an invaluable resource in a studio and unmistakable on stage.
Christopher Diaz is a music coach, instructor, and arranger. He has worked with the likes of Sony and NBC, producing music for live and recorded network television in the US. Christopher has developed thousands of singers and performers in 50 countries. He is a classically trained vocalist and spent over a decade as a music critic and co-producer of a vocal music podcast. He is sought after for his incredible range, on-stage persona, and ability to develop and refine talent.
Richard Steighner is an award-winning producer, writer, and music director. He is the Executive Producer of Fusion Records in Australia. He holds awards for America’s National Harmony Sweepstakes Champion, two-time finalist on NBC’s The SingOff, Best Musical Score (HIMPFF), Beatbox Champion (MHVJ), Best Original Song and Best Performance (RMHS). Richard has directly worked with platinum artists and writers from Sony and Warner in the development of artist brands and promotion. Furthermore, Richard is responsible for hundreds of self-promoted shows and releases. Though his career started as an architect and designer for Quiznos, Richard’s passion for creating music has transformed his life into a multi-faceted entertainer.
QUICK HISTORY of FREEDOM’S BOOMBOX
2011: Richard, Alfredo, Christopher meet. As part of The Exchange, they begin recording and performing. Choreography, lights, boy-band fashion, touring with the Backstreet Boys…the whole thing. 50 countries!
2016: The trio formed as The Exchange parted ways. Alfredo recorded his own music as Freedom Young and started to collaborate with some of his friends. Two of those friends were Christopher and Richard. They filmed some videos. Some went viral. So, they kept it up!
2017: Again, we made a point to travel the world to make music. We started up the Fusion Music Academy in Melbourne, Australia. We also performed and taught in Moldova to celebrate 25 years of partnership with the US, sang in Mallorca Spain, taught and performed at SoJam and Kettering, recorded an album, produced the music show for the Australian Convention of Actors and Artists, and more.
2018: Freedom’s Boombox continued traveling around the world. Some highlights included: Saudi Arabia for one of the first public concerts, a cappella festivals like VoiceJam, Cheyenne Mountain, Camp A Cappella, and A Cappella University, a performance for the US Global Leadership Coalition.
Today: Arranging, recording videos, and preparing 2 albums for release this year. Watch a video. Share it. Come back often–cuz we all know how the radio churns out a new top 40, and Freedom’s Boombox will be there to sing it!
