NYC: Wayna at Blue Note Jazz Club

NYC: Wayna at Blue Note Jazz Club


This Friday, Ethiopian singer Wayna will be performing at NYC's famous Blue Note Jazz Club. The songstress will pay tribute to the incomparable Billie Holiday as part of the Late Night Groove Series. Come check her out April 6th at midnight and be treated to her soothing voice and soulful melodies. As a special preview, stream a never-before-heard remix to Wayna's "So Long Heartache" — a cover of Holiday's "Good Morning Heartache" — featuring W. Ellington Felton below. It's hot!

[audio:https://www.okayafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/02-So-Long-Heartache-Remix.mp3|titles=Wayna"So Long Heartache (Remix)"]Wayna "So Long Heartache (Remix)"

Wayna

Live at Blue Note Jazz Club (131 W. 3rd St)

Friday 4/6. 12:30 AM. $10

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