Featuring songs from Nina Simone, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Roberta Flack, Carole King, Karen Carpenter and more, these female song stylists blend their voices in harmony and a common heart for singing and serving their audience with love! Each solo performers in their own right, these women combine their vocal talents, songwriting sensibilities and infectious stage presence to create a one-of-a-kind evening of music with a message of hope for all!
CARRIE MARSHALL BIO
With a style rooted in jazz phrasing and soulful, organic instrumentation, Carrie Marshall performs a genre-bending blend of pop, soul, folk and jazz with strong singer- songwriter sensibilities. Known for expressive, warm vocals, piano-driven melodies and emotionally rich storytelling, Carrie curates several shows and is known for her authentic connection with broad audiences. An award-wining songwriter, Carrie has been named “Top Charlotte Vocalist”, has won NC Songwriter of the Year and was a top 10 UK songwriting finalist. She won Best Supporting Actress from the Love International Film Festival for the feature film, “Changeover” and was also nominated twice for Best Musical Score. Carrie’s passion is bringing hope and light to others through her songs and uplifting shows.
LYDIA SALETT DUDLEY BIO
Lydia Salett Dudley is a jazz pianist, singer, composer and arranger in Raleigh, NC. She received her Graduate degree from North Carolina Central University in Jazz Composition. In 2011 her passion for music education eventually led her to start The Salett Art Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide music enrichment for underserved youth. She has performed for many occasions and shared the stage with several national and international artists. She is the bandleader of the group “Lydia Salett Dudley & Jazz Xpressions ”. This group’s music is rooted in jazz with a contemporary flair. The latest project “Rise Up”, released in October 2023, was funded by a female-led ensemble grant from Chamber Music America of NY.
PERSONA BELL BIO
Classically trained pianist and vocalist, Persona Bell discovered her passion for music at age 10, studying piano for 11 years at Minneapolis’ McPhail Center for Music. Her love for classical music evolved into a natural talent for singing, leading her to perform globally as a member of the acclaimed St. Olaf Choir. Throughout a career with performances at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall, for the Queen of Norway and China, Persona remains an active performer, singing at weddings, leading cover bands, and collaborating with various musicians. Persona teaches private piano and voice and recently released two singles, Chin Up and Don’t Be Afraid. Both singles are available on all streaming platforms.
Approximate runtime is 90 minutes without an intermission.