Shakura S’Aida Sings the First Ladies of Song

Soul diva Shakura S’Aida joins the WSO for the greatest hits of the first ladies of song, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Tina Turner, and Whitney Houston. Brooklyn-born, Swiss-raised and Canadian-based S’Aida has performed at Festivals in Dubai, Europe, Australia, Rwanda and Russia. From her beginnings as the world music band Kaleefah’s lead singer, this versatile vocalist and consummate entertainer has blown audiences away with her scorching vocal style, uncanny ability to deliver powerful original songs and to get deep into the guts of the most venerable standard.

Daniel Wiley, conductor
Featuring Shakura S’Aida, vocalist

Series Sponsor: The Toldo Foundation