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Kate Pearl Siegenthaler
Kate Pearl's songs in English, French and Swiss German are funny, warm and socially critical. She coaches lyrics and offers songwriting in schools.
Professional activities:
- Administration
- Lyrics
- Music live
- Music teaching
- Songwriting
- Vocals
Hobbies and interests:
- Lyrics
- Piano
- Songwriting
- Vocals
Pronouns:
she/her
Born and raised in a small town in Ohio (USA), Kate Pearl gained a wide range of experiences alongside her music – as an equestrian athlete, an employee at a refugee center in the United States, and as a translator and teacher in Switzerland. Since 2008, she has been teaching English and French at the Steiner School Bern, Ittigen, Langnau.
Just Pearl's music is rooted in Americana and Bluegrass traditions, enriched with Rock and Jazz influences.
In 2022, Kate Pearl released her first solo album Into The Evening Mood with Just Pearls, in close collaboration with Dave Jutzi and Tom Gisler (recorded in 2021/22 at Mazzive Sound Productions in Biel). In October 2025 Just Pearls will record their second studio Album with Nufidelity Music in the city of Berne.
The anticipation for the new project is immense as this project holds not only artistic, but also social value – a resonant contribution to connection, resilience, and hope.
Live, Kate Pearl performs solo, as a duo with Jutzi or Gisler, and as a trio with both. She is also currently developing programs together with author and columnist Sandra Rutschi (Berner Zeitung / Der Bund) for various events.
Combining her love of teaching with her love of songwriting, Kate Pearl offers workshops as Artist in Residence in schools. As a board member of Liederlobby, Kate Pearl is committed to promoting the art of songwriting in Swiss languages and she is also an active member of SONART and HELVETIAROCKT.