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June 14th 2024
Reportedly, it was a superb performance 🎭 that can be done by Melanie Charles only, if I may say. The new attendees were mesmerizing by her unique soulful style and commending stage presence. More positive things to say…
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Word Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue in Philadelphia for live music, food & drink, special events, education, and community engagement. Since opening in 2004, ...
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Melanie Charles Biography
There are very few artists whose sound can capture the sentiments of a generation. The Brooklyn born and raised, Melanie Charles, is one of these artists. Over the past few decades, she has made a name for herself through dynamic engagements with jazz, soul, and R&B. Her bold genre-bending style has been embraced by a range of artists including Wynton Marsalis, SZA, and The Roots. In 2021, she appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk and stunned with her eclectic style. Through it all, she has remained committed to making music that pushes listeners to consider new possibilities—both sonically and politically. “Make Jazz Trill Again,” a project that she launched in 2016, demonstrates her allegiance to everyday people, especially youth. “I love jazz, I really fell in love with it deeply. But I was interested in young people interacting with it” Charles says.
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