Posts Tagged ‘WAER-FM 88.3’
Sunday, January 31st, 2016
Tawanna Shaunte brought the heat from Jackson, MS for the Black History Month kick-off concert at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC).
Singer/songwriter Tawanna Shaunte and her band: Bill Perry, Jr. (keys), Brady Watt (bass) Xayvon Jamison (drums) pounced on the opportunity to make their mark on Friday. Shaunte brought vocal tenacity and the band generated almost enough soulful heat to warm up the entire Connective Corridor. The memorable jam session served as the kick-off for Black History Month.
In case you missed it, get a taste of their southern-style jazz/blues nouveau in the clip below.
The show was another effective collaboration between CFAC and WAER-FM 88.
Tags:2016, Black History Month, CFAC, Connective Corridor, Syracuse, Tawanna Shaunte, Vocalists, WAER-FM 88.3
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
Coit and Campbell creators of CuseCulture.
We read a post by CEO Gwen Webber McCleod recently that said African American women are starting businesses at a rate six times the national average, and employing almost 1.4 million people. Last week, WAER’s Mark Bialczak profiled journalists Victoria Coit and Vanessa Campbell and their efforts to launch a magazine here in Syracuse called CuseCulture.
They are planning a kick-off event June 25.
Tags:CuseCulture, Gwen Webber-McLeod, Journalism, Mark Bialczak, Media, Vanessa Campbell, Victoria Coit, WAER-FM 88.3
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Sunday, February 1st, 2015
Singer-song writer Lydia Caesar brought the crowd to its feet at CFAC
We’re not sure if the bass was too strong or it was the profound timbre of Lydia Caesar’s voice that caused The Community Folk Art Center to tremble on Friday. Her performance, which was co-sponsored by WAER-FM 88, was the official kick-off for Syracuse University’s Black History Month festivities. The Queens, NY-native showed her range by singing a slow-moving musical love letter she calls “St. Louis,” then moved further into the set with the bouncy “Lottery.” She also sang several covers.
The crowd seemed to appreciate her repertoire and showered her with praise.
Caesar was backed up for the visit by Syracuse’s Brownskin band.
Lydia’s new single “Through it all” will be released Feb. 10.
Tags:2015, Brownskin Band, CFAC, Lottery, Lydia Caesar, Music, St. Louis, Syracuse, Through it All, Vocalists, WAER-FM 88.3
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2014
Scott Allen & 3rd Scenario met up with Joe Lee (center) after their set at the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Day 2).
We found out that WAER-FM 88’s GM Joe Lee was instrumental (no pun intended) in bringing Scott Allen & 3rd Scenario to the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival. Lee and Allen were former classmates and have roots in B’more.
Allen keeps it moving and grooving on stage while singing, playing bass and several brass instruments.
During a spectacular musical medley that included covers of Candi Dulfer (“Mr. Lee”) and Sade (‘Nothing Can Come Between Us”), our favorite was the Quincy Jones cut “If I Ever Lose This Heaven.”
Allen & Scenario’s fiery collaboration of “If I Ever Lose This Heaven,” along with singer Wendy McIntyre, created a salty magic similar to the vibe on the Jonathan Butler and Maysa Leak version, and it left you thirsting for more.
Did we mention that Maysa is from Baltimore as well?
The Lady SoulSinger and Bugs collaborate in the ‘Cuse
Scott “Bugs” Allen, The Musical Multi-tasker
Tags:2014, Baltimore, Guitar, Jazz, Joe Lee, Maysa, Music, Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, Scott "Bugs" Allen & 3rd Scenario, Syracuse, Trumpet, WAER-FM 88.3, Wendy McIntyre
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Tuesday, July 29th, 2014
We’ve seen a few classy tributes done by the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation over the years: one for Doug Johnston in 2006; one for Saundra Smokes in 2012, and this past weekend, the group recognized jazz patron Paul Russo (see below). We’ll do our own shout out to Hamilton Bohannon for the sounds, and Eric Cohen for the announcement.
Tags:2014, Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse, Eric Cohen, former Jazz in the Square, Jazz, Music, Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival, Paul Russo, WAER-FM 88.3
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Saturday, April 26th, 2014
Shout out to WAER’s Joe Lee for hooking up with CFAC to bring Mimi Jones and her jazz fusion experience to Syracuse last night. Jones came to CNY previously to play along side Tia Fuller. This time she came with her own band, made up of Camille Thurman (sax and flute), Justin Faulkner (drums) and Luis Perdomo (keys).
In addition to being band leader, Jones is also the head of her own music label.
This show was a great way to put an exclamation point on Jazz Appreciation Month and adds another great show to the legend of CFAC.
Mimi and Camille
Tags:2014, Camille Thurman, CFAC, Connective Corridor, Jazz, Jazz Appreciation Month, Joe Lee, Justin Faulkner, Luis Perdomo, Mimi Jones, Music, Syracuse, WAER-FM 88.3
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Saturday, February 1st, 2014
Chenae Marie: First Take
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) kicked off Black History Month a few hours early by introducing Syracuse to the soul/boho/acoustic duo Che’Zee last night. The group is made up of husband-wife team Xeno and Chenae, who have their roots in the ATL underground music scene. This show was part of CFAC’s Journey Through Music of the African Diaspora series (with collaboration from WAER-FM 88).
Xeno: Mr. Soul (flower) Power
Tags:2014, Acoustic, CFAC, Che'Zee, Chenae Marie, Connective Corridor, JMAD, Music, soul, Syracuse, Syracuse University, WAER-FM 88.3, Xeno Moonflower
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