FIREY STRING SISTAS!

Saturday, February 29 @ 2:00PMSat, Feb 29 @ 2:00PM

Wyandanch Public Library, 14 South 20th St, Wyandanch, NY

Black History Month Celebration

Acoustic in the Living Room Series w. Mala Waldron (voc) & Steve Salerno (gtr)

Saturday, February 29 @ 7:00PMSat, Feb 29 @ 7:00PM

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, NY

Mala Waldron is a vocalist, composer and pianist who has performed in Europe and the esteemed venues in the U.S. She will be accompanied by guitarist Steve Salerno in the intimate setting of the Loft's Teddy Charles Room.

$40

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Mala Waldron Trio

Friday, March 6 @ 7:00PMFri, Mar 6 @ 7:00PM

Grasso's, 134 Main St,, Cold Spring Harbor, NY

with Jim Cammack on bass & Ellis Holmes on drums

FIREY STRING SISTAS!

Saturday, March 14 @ 1:30PMSat, Mar 14 @ 1:30PM

Hudson River Museum (Gallery), 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, USA

With the works of Self in the City: Highlights from the Collections of the Hudson River Museum and Art Bridges and Derrick Adams: Buoyant providing a backdrop, this energetic group will push the limits of string, ensemble playing, and improvisation. Their performance will incorporate aspects of women’s culture, original compositions, American songbook standards, and world music, alongside the jazz and blues of the Harlem Renaissance, with songs made famous by Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith. This event is free with general admission

Support provided by Art Bridges

2020 Women's Jazz Festival WEEK 5: FEATURING FIREY SISTAS! & GUEST

Monday, March 30 @ 7:00PMMon, Mar 30 @ 7:00PM

by Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard (135th St and Malcolm X Blvd) , New York, NY

Join the Schomburg every Monday in March for this annual tradition during Women’s History Month featuring some of the best known and unsung performers in jazz today. Throughout the month, we will explore sounds from Haiti to a celebration of jazz pianist Hazel Scott’s centennial birthday. @SchomburgCenter #WJF2020

PRESENTING FIREY STRING SISTAS! Firey String Sistas! is an energetic ensemble that provides a refreshing alternative to the standard jazz band. The ensemble has been committed to pushing the limits of string, ensemble playing, and improvisation to the next level. Founder and cellist Nioka Workman is joined by violinist Marlene Rice, bassist Endea Owen, vocalist/pianist Mala Waldron, and percussionist Camille Gainer-Jones. Firey String Sistas! presents compelling performances that incorporate aspects of women’s culture, original compositions, American songbook standards, world music, and jazz.

Open Seating

Tickets: General Admission $35 Schomburg Society Member* $25

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