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Olympia Arts MIAMI
Taking Art to the Streets
LOCATION: 100 NE 1 Avenue (Old Post Office Steps) Thursdays and Saturdays, 4:30p to 8:30pm.
Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists pop-up on the steps of the Old Post Office. Short sets create a perfect fit between drinks and bites in Downtown restaurants and bars.
Thursday March 9 and Saturday March 11.
Cachita Lopez & Friends • Latin Jazz. Thursday — 4:00–5:30 pm.
A top artist, Cachita López is a culturally influential Singer, known around South Florida for her seamless fusion of styles and musical genres and her dynamic performances. She is particularly known for her Jazz and Traditional Cuban Repertoire. Lopez has graced the stage and studios with the likes of Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, Negroni’s Trio, Jose Feliciano, Edwin Bonilla, Natalia Gimenez and Indina Menzel to mention a few. Most recently, released her debut album “Mercedes” a traditional Bolero album dedicated to the memory of her grandmother.
LaVie: R&B/Jazz. Thursday — 5:30–7:30 pm
LaVie was born in Miami, Florida, Charline. She was raised by her Haitian immigrant parents along with her brother and two sisters. LaVie discovered her love for music at a young age, to which she recalls, “My sister Sandrine and I use to watch Whitney Houston videos on VHS and sing into my mother’s hair brushes”. In 2009, LaVie, released her first album titled “Life”. LaVie has toured major cities including New York City, Boston, D.C., Chicago, Detroit, and Pittsburgh opening for son of Bob Marley, KyMani Marley, performing for thousands of enthusiastic fans and channeling her Caribbean heritage. From her effervescent stage performances and Neo-Soul/dance fusion tracks, LaVie’s light-hearted, airy quality belies the life that she’s lived to date.
Nikki Kidd Trio • Jazz/Pop. Saturday March 11 — 4:30p - 6:30p
Born and raised in Miami Beach, Nikki Kidd started singing at the age of four. Her musical palate ranges from Jazz, Electronic Music, Reggae, Pop, Rock, Soul and R&B and that diversity is shown and very evident in Nikki’s music. Nikki earned her Bachelors at the University of Miami in Studio Music and Jazz Voice studying with with world renown jazz artists such as Kevin Mahogany, Kurt Elling, and John Secada. Voted Miami New Times “Best Jazz Act” in 2018 and Legacy Magazines 40 Under 40 in 2018! Nikki Kidd has a way of commanding the stage which makes her performance one NOT to miss!
Jared Dylan Trio • Singer/Songwriter. Pop. Saturday — 5:30p + 7:30p
Award-winning songwriter, Jared Dylan has something to say. On an endless pursuit of truth and meaning, he has scored the soundtrack to his own life — every bit of inspiration comes from an experience. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to tell a story better than the truth,” says Dylan. To date, he has worked with artists such as Andy Grammer, We The Kings, Paddy Casey, James Walsh, Donovan, and Bob Geldof, just to name a few. Whether it’s songwriting, producing, scoring, performing, acting, hosting, or even re-imagining and modernizing old hits, Jared has done it all!
