Jasme’ Kelly presents “Freedom Season: The Legacy of Nina Simone” At Carolina Theatre
GREENSBORO, NC – Songstress/songwriter Jasme’ Kelly presents, “Freedom Season: The Legacy of Nina Simone” on July 2, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. at the Carolina Theatre of Greensboro.
Continue the newfound freedom of American life with this soul-stirring concert recalling the legacy of North Carolina’s own Nina Simone and her influence on music, activism, and culture as told by Jasme’ Kelly, also known as Lady Jasme’.
This show will be an exciting combination of songs by the “High Priestess,” new classics from “The Lady” and audio from interviews with Miss Simone’s family conducted by Jasme’.
After the world-changing events of 2020, we should all remember… “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times…” -Nina Simone-
Tickets are on sale now at the Carolina Theatre Greensboro, 310 S Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, www.CarolinaTheatre.com, Box Office Hours: Monday – Friday 12-5 pm, 336-333- 2605.
Mysti Mayhem is the opening act. Mysti is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist, with over a decade of seasoned performances throughout the US and Europe. “Growing up in a small town in the Poconos, singer-songwriter Mysti Mayhem knew her big dreams needed to find a big stage. She moved to Florida, where she fell under the unlikely tutelage of the legendary Bo Diddley, whom she credits with bringing out the funk in her guitar and the soul in her voice. After a record deal and a European tour, Mayhem found herself depressed and with just enough money left for one more move. She put on a blindfold, threw a dart at a map, and moved to where it hit: Durham. In North Carolina,” says NPR.
About JASME’ KELLY
Jasmé Kelly’s soulful sound resonates in her projects Lady Jasmé and And So It Goes. She offers up soul and jazz with a folk twist that throws back to the era of the singer-songwriter, just left of Neo-Soul and to the right of Smooth Jazz, steeped in the Blues tradition. With melodies that showcase the sultry heartiness of her voice and touch her audiences, music lovers have enjoyed listening to this songstress weave musical pieces in venues nationwide.
For three years, Sunday Bayou Brunch featured Jasmé and her guitar at Papa Mojo’s Roadhouse. She has been seen at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC), Bergen Performing Arts Center, The Keswick Theatre, Carolina Theatre of Durham, Bitter End, S.O.B.’s., CBGB’s, Apache Café, Cat’s Cradle, Café Wha, Bimbe Festival, CenterFest, Festifall, and Bull Durham Blues Festival. Her opening act credits include B.B. King, Buddy Buy, George Duke, Al DiMeola, Jon Luc Ponty, Al Jarreau, Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Ledisi, Chrisette Michelle, Maceo Parker, Kem, Boney James, Eric Bibb, Jonathan Butler, and Peter White. She was also a recipient of an Emerging Artist Grant from the Durham County Arts Council and a member of the Greensboro Artist Grant Panel.
Jasmé’s songwriting credits include the track “Holla,” which was featured in the movies Garfield, and Kicking and Screaming, as well as the television shows Malcolm in the Middle and Las Vegas.
Jasme’ was the Director of the “Blues in the Schools” program for the Hayti Heritage Center, as well as the Bull City Youth Blues Band. She is a master clinician with tremendous experience in NYC classrooms, Durham, North Carolina, and many other residential summer camps. She is a former Camp Director at ArtsQuest Camp.
Jasme’ is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she honed the theater and music skills that have propelled her to the consummate performing and recording artist she is today. As an actor, she has performed in educational, community, and professional theatre across the southeast and New York. As an educator, Jasme’s performing experiences and expertise moved beyond the classroom and into the communities she has served.
Jasme’ is a recipient of the Emerging Artist Grant from the Durham County Arts Council, the Wallace Ray Peppers Award for outstanding performance from the University of North Carolina, and the Best Supporting Actress award from The Independent.