June 11, 2016
A Conversation with Laura Campisi, Sicilian Jazz Musician
Laura Campisi
Laura Campisi, Italian Jazz- creating a bridge between contemporary Italy and the US
Monday, June 13, 2016 7-9PM ($12 Cover)
Zinc Bar 82 W.3rd St, NYC
I recently got to know Laura Campisi, a wonderful musician from Palermo, who now lives in New York. Laura is an award winning songwriter and jazz singer. She performs a wide range of music: jazz, folk, r&b and traditional Sicilian music.
On Monday, June 13, Laura will be performing Italian Jazz at Zinc Bar in the West Village. This particular show is about creating abridge between contemporary Italy and the United States.
Laura and I recently sat down for a chat about music, inspiration and her current projects.
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If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, author, musician, or artist of any kind, get a dog.
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Christo’s Back With the Unimaginable
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The World’s Most Famous Arena Honors The World’s Most Famous Boxer
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IL VINO. Understanding Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
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