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Community Day: Ladies First
March 9, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST
Community Day: Ladies First
Saturday, March 9, 12 –5 pm
Happy to partner and support this exciting Community Day: Ladies First Event.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant jazz history of Newark through performances that showcase the diverse talents of our community. Experience the soulful vocal tributes from The Antoinette Montague Experience, a taste of Brazilian Pop Jazz by Zabelê, the captivating singing of Janetza Miranda, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a celebration that amplifies the voices of women who have left an enduring mark on Newark’s city’s cultural identity.
Ladies First
Performance Timeline:
12:30 p Janetza Miranda – Jazz tributes, originate song (Time: 30 min)
1:30 p Zabelê performs Brazilian Pop jazz (Time: 30 min)
2:15 p Newark School of the Arts: Choreography by Leslie Lucy (Time: 2 min )
2:30 p BellaStar sings jazz + original (Time: 15 min)
3:15 p The Antoinette Montague Experience (Time: 60 min)
Partners:
WBGO
Big Brother & Big Sisters
Newark School of the Arts
Breast Care
Perform Care
Clements Place
Institute of Jazz Studies
Gregory Burrus Productions
Craft activities:
Scavenger hunt
Wood Canvas
Instrument making
Ladies First Bow Brooch
Vendors: (still adding)
Irie Vintage Shop
Urban Glo Brand
Budget and Heal
Infinity Sisters
Suzy Morais Art
Sweet T Creams
Mrembo NYC
Curated Dope
Nitjuan Designs
About the artists:
Janetza Miranda
Janétza Miranda is a Newark Native who combines the traditions of Jazz, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Bolero, Bomba y Plena, Hip Hop, & More into a remixed sonic delight of vocalizations and rhythmic proclamations that transport you to a space that is suspended in time
Zabelê
Zabelê, the daughter of Brazilian music legends Baby do Brasil and Pepeu Gomes, transitions from her SNZ days to a captivating solo career, bringing a fusion of Brazilian Music and Pop Jazz to the stage
Leslie Lucy
Leslie Lucy, a luminary in the dance world, seamlessly transitions from her roots at Premier Dance Theater and Broadway Dance Center to a mesmerizing solo career, enthralling audiences with her electrifying moves and choreographic finesse, amalgamating diverse dance styles on the stage
Bella Star
At just 14, BELLASTAR, a consummate triple threat with notable appearances on America’s Got Talent and stages like World of Dance, actively contributes to her Newark, NJ community, embodying a commitment to both artistic excellence and community enrichment
Antoinette Montague
The acclaimed New York Jazz and Blues luminary, seamlessly weaves her soulful artistry on prestigious stages such as the Blue Note and Jazz At Lincoln Center, enchanting audiences worldwide, while wholeheartedly championing music education and nurturing the next generation of artists
Artmaking & Activities:
- Scavenger hunt
- Wood canvas
- Instrument-making
- DIY Bow brooch
Partners
Joining us in making this event possible are our esteemed partners: WBGO, Big Brother & Big Sisters, Newark School of the Arts, Breast Care, Perform Care, Clements Place, Institute of Jazz Studies, and Gregory Burrus Productions. Their support enriches our celebration and deepens our community engagement.
Location: Engelhard Court, Program Halls
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