Lifoti Magazine - Vangie Gunn-Goodwin Issue 40

Lifoti Magazine, Issue 40  — August 2026 Cover featuring Vangie Gunn-Goodwin. Photography by Maria Marriott.

A vocalist, educator, producer and creative force whose life has been shaped by decades of music, Gunn-Goodwin now finds herself at the center of an extraordinary new chapter. Following the passing of her husband and musical partner, Gordon Goodwin, she is carrying forward the remarkable musical world they shared—guiding Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band into its future while ensuring that the music, stories and creative vision behind it continue to reach new generations.

In our new cover story, Gunn-Goodwin reflects on the deeply personal purpose behind 25 Years of Phatness, the creation of The Big Phat Pod, the future of the Big Phat Band, her life as a vocalist and educator, and the promise that has become one of the defining missions of her life.

This is a story of far more than preservation. It is about artistry, partnership, resilience and what it means to give an extraordinary musical legacy room to keep evolving.

Vangie Gunn-Goodwin — in full voice, and moving forward.

Read the full cover story and exclusive conversation in Lifoti Magazine Issue 40 — August 2026.

Lifoti Magazine Issue 40 is now available in print and digital.