Live Music

Shelley Thomas – Joy – CD Release

Thursday, Jul 21, 2016
8:30pm -> 10:30pm
Onomatopoeia

CD listening session followed by short performance with Shelley Thomas /vocals /frame drum

Cost
10,000 LL
20,000 LL with CD

For more information or to make a reservation
01.398.986

About Shelley
Shelley has become one of the most sought-after vocalists in the World Music scene. She sings in over fifteen languages with authenticity and ease, respecting each musical tradition while expanding it creatively into a vocal style all her own. Recent project highlights include the April 2016 release of the new Yo Yo Ma Silk Road Ensemble album, titled Sing Me Home, featuring Black Sea Hotel; guest performances with legendary percussionist Michel Merhej and the Bil Afrah Project, and the Georges Lammam Ensemble with Minneapolis’ Jawaahir Dance Company; Bulgarian Voices Trio at Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival; Black Sea Hotel performances at St. Ann’s Warehouse, National Sawdust, and Pioneer Works with Nomadique Collective, Kronos Quartet and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus; 2015 Artist Residencies at Canada’s Banff Center (Persian and Eastern Traditions Program) and Avaloch Farm Music Institute; and performing at the Abu Dhabi Festival at Emirates Palace with Lebanese vocalist Mayssa Karaa.
Shelley and is releasing her debut solo album of Bulgarian songs, titled, Joy, in Spring 2016.