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almost 300 contestants representing 27 countries. She has also secured a coveted spot in triple Grammy and Tony Award winner Dee Dee Bridgewater’s The Woodshed Network artist residency program for Women in Jazz.

August 17

Coral Gables Congregational Church Coral Gables

Nkwelle recently launched a gofundme to assist with recording her debut album for its release early next year. “With this album, I plan to unveil my sound to the world and make my strides into jazz history,” she says. “Having very few female, West African, jazz musicians to look up to, there is no better time than now to begin inspiring women and West African creatives to work hard, persevere, and believe in themselves.” She goes on to explain, “I hope to be a part of the promising future of jazz, and with my artistry, I strive to display my passion for Black music, history and culture to people all over the world.”

Nkwelle has become one of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s latest rising stars. Through her in-demand artistry, Nkwelle shares her passion for Black music, history and culture with listeners worldwide. For this CAP Summer Concert Series event, she’ll be joined by Luther Allison/piano, Jason Clotter/bass, Hank Allen-Barfield/drums. More at ekepnkwelle.com