Ester Rada

Description

ESTER RADA’S cross-cultural sound is a deep reflection of the Israeli born Ethiopian’s heritage. Growing up in a religious Jewish family in more than modest conditions in Israel gave Rada the drive to change her way of life and fulfill her dream of creating music. Critics describe her genre mixing sound as "gracefully combining Ethio-Jazz, Urban-Funk, Neo-Soul and R&B, with mixed undertones of black grooves."

Ester’s increasing popularity saw her tour the US, Canada, and Europe, and most recently the highly respected Glastonbury Festival.
With strong influences from early 20th century soul power women
such as Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin, as well as
contemporary soul sisters Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott; Rada is bringing a new voice to soul that is already spreading worldwide.

Presented by Tri-C JazzFest

For tickets, visit http://www.playhousesquare.org or call 216-241-6000.