Tonights Hot Ticket! Rising young vocalist and composer Akua Allrich will pay Tribute to Nina Simone & Miriam Makeba @ Bohemian Caverns August 20-21 RSVP Today!

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Tonight's Hot Ticket is.....the sensational

Akua Allrich

and She's definitely got that thang!!!

Last night I ventured out to the Historic Bohemian Caverns to hear some music and to my surprise I witness a very talented vocalist and composer Akua Aldrich who took the audience by storm. Akua's command performance and tribute to two great entertainers Nina Simone and South Africa's Mariam Makeba was one of the most gratifying and soulful experience I seen in some time. Simone's "Sinner Man", Makeba's "Pata Pata" left everyone wanting more and more. Every note, and nuance was on the money.

Every now and then a talent comes a long that makes you feel good and you can't get enough. When she announced the last song of the evening it turned into a medley and audience sing-a-long.

The rhythm section featured Janelle Gil on pianist, Kris Funn-bass and John Lampkin-drums, as well as two African drummers who filled the air rhythms that made you pat your feet and clap your hands.

Make your reservations early! Each set was practically sold out.

The Bohemian Caverns is the perfect place to go tonight.

See you there~~~GeoJO

Bohemian Caverns

2001 Eleventh Street, N.W. Washington DC 20001
General Info: Office: 202.299.0800 Fax: [phone]
History

In 1926 a little jazz club was opened in the basement of a drugstore located at 11th and U St. called Club Caverns. Club Caverns soon became famous for their floor and variety shows. Washington's elite would come in droves dressed in their most formal attire, to be entertained by the likes of Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway.

In the 1950's Club Caverns soon became known as Crystal Caverns. The club would operate successfully, but it would reach its zenith peak when the club became known as Bohemian Caverns in the late 1950's to early 1960's. Best known for its great Jazz and elegant atmosphere.

In 1962 Ramsey Lewis recorded "The Ramsey Lewis Trio at the Bohemian Caverns." This recording earned accolades and great commercial success. Mr. Lewis would shine another bright light on the corner of 11th and U St. when he won a Grammy for his recording "The In Crowd" recorded on the LP, "The In Crowd, Live at the Bohemian Caverns."

The Caverns has brought a great many artists to its stage, but it was the immortals that built this house and our legacy: Washington's Son Duke Ellington, John Malachi, Cab Calloway, Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Louis Armstrong, Ramsey Lewis, Less McCann, Miles Davis, Shirley Horn, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Wynton Marsalis, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus and even Bill Cosby.

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Tribute to Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba
When	8:30PM-9:30PM August 20, 2010 8:30PM-9:30PM August 21, 2010
Where	Bohemian Caverns
Description	Doors at 7:30pm Performance at 8:30pm $18 in advance $22 at the door Full menu available
Tickets	Buy Now

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Tribute to Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba

Rising young vocalist and composer Akua Allrich will pay tribute to noteworthy artists who have inspired her and millions of other jazz and music lovers around the globe: Miriam Makeba Nina Simone My writings and compositions are based on many different experiences including, those of the many beautiful people I've encountered over the years and some of my own (sometimes exaggerated, lol!). I hope that you can enjoy and connect with my posts in your own way, through your own various experiences and comment with your thoughts, impressions, and inspirations. Peace, love and light! I’ll be talkin to ya ….. on the stage …. , cause it’s me… Akua Allrich – Kyerematin WWW.AKUASINGS.COM WWW.AKUASINGS.COM WWW.AKUASINGS.COM Born and raised in Washington, DC, Akua Allrich was educated at Howard University in the School of Fine Arts, where she studied jazz vocals. She was taught, coached and mentored by talented musicians such as world-renowned singer Kehembe V. Eichelberger, singer/drummer Grady Tate, and pianist Charles Covington. Her musical roots run deeply into blues, jazz and rhythm and blues. She also infuses her own work with elements of African genres and American soul. She sings in the many languages of contemporary jazz including Zulu, Xhosa, Portuguese, French, Spanish and English. In July, she celebrated the release of her own album,

A Peace of Mind, with a concert at the Caverns