JUNO-nominated singer to perform in Neepawa

Barbra Lica is a JUNO nominated singer-song writer with a live show that captivates audiences. She has performed all over the world headlining at jazz festivals and is ranked one of the top jazz artists in Canada. You have the opportunity to see Barbra and her band at a live show, Thursday Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre. Stride Credit Union and Harris Pharmacy sponsor this show and our season sponsor is Rob Smith & Son Backhoe and Trucking. We thank our sponsors for their support. Without them, we could not offer these entertaining and unique concerts in Neepawa.

Barbra’s latest single, In 40 Years, was released June 24, 2022. She grew up in a musical family and she studied at the University of Toronto, receiving a Bachelor of Music along with a major in Human Biology. Lica’s debut album entitled, That’s What I Do, was released with a live-to-air concert celebration on JAZZ.FM91 hosted by Ross Porter in 2012. She received her first Juno and to feed their families.

Award nomination in 2017 for I’m Still Learning, under the category Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. In November 2013, Barbra competed in and placed first runner-up in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Voice Competition in New Jersey. Judges for the competition included Al Jarreau, Gretchen Parlato, and Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer. Lica’s second full-length album, Kissing You, was first performed in public in December 2014 at Koerner Hall, and was officially released in January 2015. The album was produced in collaboration with Lou Pomanti, and was mixed by Juno-winner Jeff Wolpert, and features Reg Schwager, Kevin Turcotte, Mark Kelso, Marc Rogers, and Kevin Fox. She has performed at the Rogers Cup and Honda Indy, and with Bob Dorough at Toronto’s Jazz Bistro. Barbra has performed with Sylvia Tyson and Serena Ryder on CBC’s 75th Anniversary Special with host Michael Enright. Lica’s album I’m Still Learning, was nominated for a Juno Award in the category Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Tickets are available at Arts Forward and at the door.

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