We’re celebrating International Jazz Day (IJD) with a ‘Live in my Lounge’ event.
Celebrate International Jazz Day with Trish Delaney-Brown and fabulous vocal group the Hummingbirds!
The Hummingbirds are WollCon’s premier vocal ensemble – a rich blend of diverse voices creating harmonies reminiscent of the classic female ensembles of the 30’s and ‘40s.
Their repertoire is drawn from favourite jazz standards through to contemporary and original material, all styled after the swinging sounds of groups like The Andrew Sisters and The Chordettes through to Puppinni Sisters and The Supremes.
Under the musical direction of vocalist Trish Delaney-Brown (Idea of North/ ABC Jazz/ Lyhra) be uplifted by the lively, swinging, feel good harmonies of the Hummingbirds.
The Hummingbirds are:
Sara Grayndler, Alison Windsor, Rhiannon Bannenberg, Stephanie Bannenberg, Laura Musolino, Niambh Begley, Anita Grassy, Katrina Love-Evans, Jenna Hogan.
While this is a free (FB) livestream for International Jazz Day (30th April) donations are welcome to support this wonderful group of women.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY – 30 April
Every year on 30 April, International Jazz Day is celebrated around the world, honouring the sound of artistic freedom. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will serve as the Global Host of the 2025 edition of International Jazz Day.
“Jazz is a language of unity and a beacon of hope that continues to inspire new generations of artists from all corners of the globe. In Abu Dhabi, a renowned group of international artists will join us to share their musical vision, build bridges through the power of music, and create harmony in our diverse world.”
Herbie Hancock, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Presented in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the celebration will be anchored around its cultural heritage defined as a tapestry of an Arab and Emirati culture. Classical instruments like Oud, Qanoon and Ney will introduce global audiences to ‘Arabic Jazz’. As the 2025 Global Host City, Abu Dhabi, the UNESCO Creative City of Music, will showcase the interplay of local musical traditions and Jazz dating back decades.
Established by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2011 and recognized by the United Nations General Assembly, International Jazz Day brings together countries and communities worldwide every 30 April. The day pays tribute to the art form of jazz, its capacity to bring people together, and its power to promote dialogue, freedom of expression, as well as respect for human rights and diversity.
The global movement has reached more than 2 billion people on all continents through education programmes, performances, community outreach and online platforms. The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting, and producing International Jazz Day each year.
To learn more about International Jazz Day, visit www.jazzday.com or www.unesco.org/en/international-jazz-day.
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