LIVE READING WITH AKENYA AND JEROME THOMAS — live event
Akenya is a multi-genre singer, pianist, composer, and arranger. Her music is an eclectic synthesis of Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Classical, and World Music. She has collaborated with many influential artists from fellow Chicago natives Noname and legend Mavis Staples, to jazz powerhouses like Esperanza Spalding and Nubya Garcia, to Pop/Rock sweetheart Hayley Williams of Paramore. Heralded as a “multi-faceted genius” by the Chicago Tribune, Akenya has performed her music internationally and has played nearly every major Chicago venue, often as the headliner, including Thalia Hall, Lincoln Hall, Metro, Steppenwolf Theatre, and The Promontory. Her most successful single “Decay” - has 1,000,000+ streams and counting. Akenya is currently working on her debut LP, Moon in the 4th. Its lead single “Hades Moon” is out now and can be anywhere music is available. A true heart and soul Hackney artist, Jerome Thomas is an undeniable power house of talent and dedication. Known for his extensive vocal prowess and ability to convey soul as contemporary, he introduced himself in 2016 with ‘Conversations’ - 5 tracks of stoned maladies and individualism that propelled him to the forefront of his own lane. He followed up with 2019’s ‘Moodswings Vol.1’ in which with razor precision he described deep sorrow, love, separation and elation. He returned in 2021 with ‘That Secret Sauce’ a collaboration with London’s Talos. The result was sonically more conscious, yet lyrically and melodically a more sensual set of stories. Jerome then made waves again with his 2023 Single ‘Damn’, securing a string of spotify playlists, such as, R&B Weekly, New Music Friday, Chilled R&B, plus many more; Damn also made it to 27 on the amazon R&B charts. It’s safe to say Jerome’s climb is on a sure path of ascension.
Starts: 2024-03-02T19:30:12Z
Ends: 2024-03-02T21:30:12Z
Where: 80 North 6th Street, New York 11249, United States
Price: $20.0