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Legends: My Favorite Songs featuring Naärai
In November, music fans are in for a treat as Naärai – a Sarasota native and the daughter of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs – returns to grace the WBTT stage. She will present "Legends: My Favorite Songs" on November 3 and 4, with shows taking place in WBTT's Donelly Theatre (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota) at 7:30 p.m. During "Legends," Naärai will make her way through decades of music, paying tribute to her favorite artists: the women of song who have paved the way for her. Artists audiences can expect to hear include: Dionne Warwick ("Do You Know the Way to San Jose," "Wives and Lovers," "Valley of the Dolls)," Barbra Streisand ("Evergreen"), Gladys Knight ("Heard it Through the Grapevine"), Aretha Franklin ("Until You Come Back to Me," "Bridge Over Troubled Water"), Diana Ross ("Upside Down"), Whitney Houston ("One Moment in Time") and more. She will be accompanied by a live band, led by music director Etienne “EJ” Porter, and background vocalists. Naärai has a long list of WBTT performances to her credit; in 2015, Naärai moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where she has spent the last eight years making a name for herself as a professional singer. She’s had the privilege of providing background vocals for Beyoncé (Coachella Music Festival, the film “Homecoming,” and the albums “Renaissance” and “Cowboy Carter”), Tori Kelly, Mariah Carey, and Kanye West (“Jesus is King,” “Jesus is Born,” and “Donda”). In 2021, she was featured as a soloist on Elton John’s single, “Finish Line,” which also included Stevie Wonder. In 2022, she released her single, “Perfect,” to rave reviews. Tickets are $37-$100. Visit westcoastblacktheatre.org or call the Box Office at 941-366-1505.
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