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|  Greg Serebuoh & Tina Colón
live in concert
L A T I N S O U L [ [ r e - d e f i n e d ] ]
Latin Soul [’latn
sōl] : 1. (n) two of New Haven and New York's best vocalists in concert
together, singing a collection of original songs and new versions of
Spanish favorites 2. (n) a set of beautifully intricate arrangements
that draw on the rich harmonies, complex rhythms, powerful solo voices,
and moving lyrics for which the Latin American and Soul traditions are
known.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
8 pm
Firehouse 12 [45 Crown St., New Haven, CT]
$14.50 / $12 students (with discount code)
purchase tickets online at https://firehouse12.com/events.asp?id=130242&seriesid=127724
// limited seating available. reserve soon. //
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Tina Colón has
been a local in New Haven, CT for over seven years. She has performed in
various bands, singing groups, and shows in that time-- from a cappella
singing to gospel choirs to churches to "Souled Out II" (2010). Her
first solo album debuted in 2009 and has sold out twice. She has
performed all over the Northeast, from Washington, D.C. to NYC to
Southington, CT; also in both Florida and Puerto Rico, and locally, from
The Space to local bars, house concerts, and churches. She was the lead
singer and songwriter for the winning band in Yale’s Battle of the
Bands 2009 (accompanied by current Pentatonix phenom, Kevin Olusola,
from NBC's The Singoff). Tina is legendary at Yale for her incredible
vocal abilities and compelling song lyrics. She has traveled widely, but
some of her best songwriting has come from her work with immigrant
gang-members in California, and from volunteering with homeless street
youth in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Singing with a voice powerful enough
to move crowds to tears-- or to their feet--, Tina sings about the depth
and breadth of life, from faith and doubts to love and friendship, from
the social injustices of the world to the hope she has for all of us.
Greg Serebuoh
has recently returned to New York from Argentina, where he worked and
performed as an actor, director, and musician for three and a half
years. During his time as a student at Yale University, Greg both sang
in and directed the singing group, Shades, with which he toured
internationally, sang for the enthronement of South African King Leruo
Molotlegi, and produced its acclaimed album Sankofa. Greg's first love
was music. He grew up within the rich African-American musical
tradition, listening to and studying great artists like Donny Hathaway,
Aretha Franklin, and Rachelle Ferrell. Over time, his musical palette
grew to include other musical genres, from Western Classical Music to
Ghanaian Highlife, from Salsa to Fado. His work in Argentina further
enriched his artistry as he was exposed to experimental and folk art,
numerous Latin American musical traditions, and social movements that
left him with a passion for creating positive change. Now focusing on
Soul/R&B, Greg continues to explore the possibilities of bringing
various genres together, particularly the music of the African diaspora.
Though known for his impressive voice, Greg is also recognized as a
master of building intricate arrangements, layering complex rhythms onto
four- to five-part harmony and drawing the audience into a musical
experience unlike any other.
Back-up Vocals: Shyla Norful, Daniel Tetreault, & Juliet Buesing
Band: Kyle Brooks, Leon Powell, and Kevin Su
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