Shola Adisa Farrar – Shola https://sholamusic.com Music Fri, 15 Mar 2019 03:46:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://sholamusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-radio-waves-32x32.png Shola Adisa Farrar – Shola https://sholamusic.com 32 32 Jazz + Hip Hop Travel to West Africa https://sholamusic.com/2019/03/15/hip-hop-jazz-travel-to-west-africa/ https://sholamusic.com/2019/03/15/hip-hop-jazz-travel-to-west-africa/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2019 03:46:21 +0000 http://sholaadisafarrar.com/?p=1054 What happens when you put a Hip Hop MC & Beat Maker and a Jazz Vocalist together in room? Well, they make music of course! Adum7 is an Artist from New York, whom I have known since 2006. Like me, he has toured around the World with his music. One interesting fact that we have in common is that we have both performed in a “-Stan” country. A few months after my tour in Kazakhstan, Adum7 spent time teaching beat-making and producing in Uzbekistan. How unique is that?

Last August, while Adum7 was visiting Paris, we decided to bring our talents together to create a unique, interactive and musical crossover experience. As a result, in just a few days, Adum7 and I are traveling to Niger, West Africa to perform music together as well as work with local music students, on a trip that is sponsored by the Africa Regional Services department of the US Embassy. We are very excited to be working together for the first time while combining our collective love of creative expression, travel and cultural exchange.

Our trip begins on Tuesday March 19th, so make sure to follow our journey to Niamey, Niger via Instagram or Facebook.http://www.facebook.com/sholaadisafarrar

Learn more about Adum7 here

]]> https://sholamusic.com/2019/03/15/hip-hop-jazz-travel-to-west-africa/feed/ 0 I Left My Heart in San Francisco https://sholamusic.com/2019/02/18/i-left-my-heart-in-san-francisco/ https://sholamusic.com/2019/02/18/i-left-my-heart-in-san-francisco/#respond Mon, 18 Feb 2019 04:53:21 +0000 http://sholaadisafarrar.com/?p=1091 Three Nights 🎤 Seven Sets 🎤 One Romantic Venue.

As if having three nights to perform over Valentine’s Day weekend at The Black Cat wasn’t enough, I had the pleasure of singing to the most warm and engaged audiences who traveled near and far to see me! The staff at Black Cat was absolutely amazing and they made sure I was comfortable and taken care of. And I had the honor of sharing the stage with four talented Bay Area based musicians: Dr. Terrence Elliot (piano), Dr. Ron Moton (saxes and flute), Arlington Houston (upright bass) and Michael Spencer (drums).

I sang a few of my favorite standards (Save Your Love For Me, Feeling Good, Senor Blues, I Have A Dream…) as well as some of my originals (Evolution, Go High, Going Nowhere, Blue Chords… ) It was a wonderful 3 evenings full of beautiful music, stretched solos, improvisation, and emotion. It is always a delight to travel to do what I love, and being back in my hometown made it all the more sweeter.

Thank you San Francisco. Thank you Bay Area! Until next time… “go high” ✨ It was a wonderful 3 evenings full of beautiful music, stretched solos improvisation.

  • Night One
  • Night Two
  • Night Three
  • Black Cat, before the house opens
  • Fans from LA
  • My Godfather
  • Baba & My Sistere
  • Daddy
  • The Band
]]> https://sholamusic.com/2019/02/18/i-left-my-heart-in-san-francisco/feed/ 0 Jammin’ Jazz in Jamaica https://sholamusic.com/2019/01/03/jammin-jazz-in-jamaica/ https://sholamusic.com/2019/01/03/jammin-jazz-in-jamaica/#respond Thu, 03 Jan 2019 04:19:03 +0000 http://sholaadisafarrar.com/?p=1038 Spending the holidays in Jamaica is always so good for me ! Not only do I spend quality time with my family, dance to my hearts content, enjoy the lush landscapes and eat yummy food, but I usually get the opportunity to advance my music career. And the highlight: after performing to a packed ballroom at the Pegasus Hotel for the Jazz N Cabaret Concert, I was featured in the national newspaper, the Jamaica Observer !

I had a wonderful time performing, not once, but twice on my home island: Christmas night at Jake’s Hotel in Treasure Beach and in Kingston at The Pegasus Hotel, Grand Ballroom.

Plus, I had radio interviews with KOOL 97 FM, HYPE TV and on Nationwide Radio with Vernon Derby.

  • KOOL 97 FM
  • Jakes, Treasure Beach
  • Nationwide Radio w/ Vernon Derby
  • Mommy & I at home in Kingston
  • Blue Lagoon, Portland
  • Monkey Island, Portland

Jamaica is always a good idea !

]]> https://sholamusic.com/2019/01/03/jammin-jazz-in-jamaica/feed/ 0 Monthly New York Residency at Silvana’s https://sholamusic.com/2018/11/12/monthly-new-york-residency-at-silvanas/ https://sholamusic.com/2018/11/12/monthly-new-york-residency-at-silvanas/#respond Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:25:58 +0000 http://sholaadisafarrar.com/?p=1128 I have the pleasure of working with City Love NYC who hosts monthly shows, every third Thursday of the month at Silvana’s in Harlem. The showcase brings together three artists to perform short sets with a live band to create a beautiful night of music and fellowship.

I am excited about this opportunity, not only to familiarize myself with a New York audience but also to try out my new music. If you are in NYC, please join us for a night of live music.

Dates are set for  Thursday November 15th, January 17th and February 21st.


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