Suzzette Ortiz, a passionate pianist, composer, choral conductor and educator, has been serving her communities with the gift of music form her humble beginnings in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, to her many recent successes as a Pennsauken, New Jersey resident.
1st Set: 6:30-7:45PM
2nd Set: 8:30-9:45PM
SOUTH Jazz Kitchen
600 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA
PHONE: (215) 600-0220
These days it's easy to think that we're sliding down hill out of control. We've got an antidote - good music and good times in a funky space.
Saturday, February 19 | 8:00-10:00
100 Park Ave, WH3, Swarthmore 19081
25th Anniversary of Erykah Badu's Baduizm with Omar's Hat & Guests
This February, XPN Local and World Cafe Live are once again teaming up for an all-Philly tribute to an iconic album, and this time it's a 25th anniversary celebration of soulful visionary Erykah Badu's debut LP, Baduizm. The record will be performed by eclectic West Philly music collective Omar's Hat on Friday, February 11th - the date the album was released in 1997 - in the Music Hall of World Cafe Live.
Completed with an array of production collaborators from Bob Power, Tone the Backbone and Philly’s The Roots, the album draws from a wide range on stylistic inspiration, from soul to jazz to funk to blues and psychedelia, interpolating it into a mellow and mellifluous sonic tapestry. As XPN DJ and music writer Rahman Wortman put it, Baduizm made genre exploration more commonplace in the R&B of the late 90s, and empowered generations of artists to not get boxed in by musical convention...which makes the stylistically free-flowing Omar's Hat the perfect band to perform it.
Joining Omar's Hat on the tribute will be a roster of guest vocalists, including Lee Mo, Leeyuh Neptune, Justin McCord (aka Cordell),Daniel Joseph Hall-Walker (of Good Brother), Ashley Howard and more.
COVID INFORMATION: Until further notice, all guests will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for entry to World Cafe Live. Masks must be worn by all attendees at all times except when eating or drinking. By purchasing tickets, you acknowledge that everyone in your party will follow any regulations in place at time of show (subject to change), and will not be entitled to a refund for noncompliance. Please check here for current venue protocol. Thanks for your support & cooperation in ensuring a safe return to live music!
Tickets: $20 ADV // $25 DOS + FEES
Doors: 6:30PM
Show: 8PM
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
A Romantic Pre-Valentine Evening with the Music of Gregory Porter, Al Jarreau and Johnny Hartman
One of Philadelphia's most beloved artists. The soulful singer has an extensive resume, having shared the stage with Grover Washington, Taj Mahal, Patti Labelle, LL Cool J., Bootsy Collins, and Pink. Known for his earthy baritone voice and captivating stage presence, Weas will help set the Valentine mood with an evening of romantic music. The Soul of Jazz will showcase Weas' favorite jazz compositions by Gregory Porter, Al Jarreau, and more.
South Jazz Club / Unscripted Jazz Series
600 North Broad Street
at Mt. Vernon
Philadelphia, PA 19130
COVID INFORMATION: Until further notice, all guests will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for entry to World Cafe Live. Masks must be worn by all attendees at all times except when eating or drinking. By purchasing tickets, you acknowledge that everyone in your party will follow any regulations in place at time of show (subject to change), and will not be entitled to a refund for noncompliance. Please check here for current venue protocol. Thanks for your support & cooperation in ensuring a safe return to live music!
All shows at The Lounge are General Admission and seating is not guaranteed.
Click here to make a reservation and guarantee a seat or call our Box Office at 215-222-1400.
This event is FREE, no tickets required! Reservations are highly encouraged.
3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Join Master Percussionist Hafez Kotain each Monday at Al-Bustan’s Hub to learn the rhythms of the Arabic-speaking world on the doumbek and connect with others in your community!
Week of February 7 - Week of April 18
February 7, 14, [NO CLASS ON 21], 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11, 18
Beginner/Intermediate Ensemble: 6:15-7:15pm
Advanced Ensemble: 7:30-8:30pm
Location: Al-Bustan’s Hub (3645 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104)
Program Fee: $300 for 10 weeks
*Please note that our Advanced Ensemble is by invitation only. Youth Grade 7 and older are welcome to join our Community Percussion Ensemble. Please email bridget@albustanseeds.org with any questions or concerns.*
*Each level will be capped at 7 participants in consideration of social distancing. Masks are required as is proof of vaccination against COVID-19 of the greatest extent for which you are eligible. For most adults, that includes a booster shot.
Register here
