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Cecily's previous album Songs of Love and Freedom was named one of the Best Soul Albums of 2018. Be the first to hear her new project "Awakening Pt. 1" at her EP Release Party.
Cecily will bring her EP Release Tour to Richmond and team up with Soul/R&B duo KiDe. KiDe members Kia and Desiree both play keys and are lead vocalists in the currently revamped Roy Ayers protégé band (RAMP); an American Soul/Jazz band of the 70’s.
Past Dates
Cecily will be performing on the Industrial Bank Stage during DC's Funk Parade. Funk Parade is a one-of-a-kind day fair, parade and music festival in Washington DC's U. Street neighborhood. The entire day's events are free.
May 10, 2019
7:30PM
Hillandale, MD
Our Voices, Her Song at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring
Cecily will be joined by the UUCSS Choir and the Voix de Femmes Choir for a special evening celebrating works by women composers. This event is pay-what-you-can.
Press Play is a vinyl listening event featuring the newest releases from Cecily, Josh Lay, and Marcus. The event includes a short interview with each artist by host Mashari Grissom, and a group listen of their newly released vinyl albums. Press Play USA is for music lovers, bloggers, music reviewers, DJs, curators, media, photographers, tastemakers, artists, and musicians.
Cecily will perform as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Take 5 Series. This show is free and all ages, and will take place in the Kogod Courtyard.
Mar 13, 2019
6:00PM
Washington , DC
Love & Freedom: A Tribute to Women of Soul
Cecily will explore the themes of Love and Freedom through the works of Soul Music's luminaries. Celebrating Women's History Month, Cecily will focus on the contributions of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Minnie Riperton, Gladys Knight and others. This show is free and all-ages.
Cecily and her trio will present an evening of love songs, from romantic jazz standards to classic R&B. The evening will include a prefixe 4-course menu. Doors will open at 6:30PM. The first show will start at 7:30PM. The second show will begin at 10PM.
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A DC native - Cecily has opened for award winning artists like Gregory Porter and Jose James. In 2017, Cecily and her band were invited by the US Embassy to perform in Colombia at the VI Annual Mompox Jazz Festival. Now, she's dedicating her talents in "Soul” Music and Storytelling to explore the contributions DC has made to the music scene. Look forward to songs by Duke Ellington, Gil Scott- Heron, and Roberta Flack
Cecily and Gina met during their year in the Strathmore Artist-in-Residence program, during which they began to collaborate. For one night only, they will bring their unique blend of jazz, folk, and R&B to the Pie Shop, a new music venue located above Dangerously Delicious.
The band for the night, Deacon Izzy and the Congregation, will take you on a musical journey featuring R&B/soul with various infused flavors. Featured vocalist, DC's own Cecily, will be giving you more original tunes and favorites. Nozolo Soul Suite is guaranteed to scratch your itch for classic hits, as well as new music and sonic freestyles. Dance and mingle with like minded music lovers and be an architect of future Nozolo Music events.
Celebrating the eightieth birth year of the legendary R&B singer songwriter, Blue Note recording artist José James presents "Lean On Me: José James celebrates Bill Withers. Cecily and her acoustic trio will be opening the show at 8PM.