Southern Nights featuring Dusky Waters, Marcella Simien & Gina Leslie
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Southern Nights is an intimate songwriter series presented by BlackAmericana Fest, celebrating women songwriters, original music, and the heroines who shaped us. Curated by Dusky Waters, each evening centers storytelling, collaboration, and the living roots of American music grounded in the South, expansive in spirit. Artists perform in the round, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the heart of their craft. The night culminates in a collaborative Southern Nights Superset, where all artists unite on stage to honor a shared musical heroine.
Why We Like It
- Dusky Waters, Marcella Simien, and Gina Leslie are acclaimed Americana, Creole, and folk-soul artists who blend powerful vocals, social consciousness, and musical tradition.
- The event celebrates the legacy of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, whose voice and artistry transformed American music and gave generations a language for dignity, love, faith, and freedom.
- Intimate, in-the-round performances offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the craft of songwriting and the shared roots of American music.
Who Should Attend
Music lovers, Americana and roots music fans, and those interested in the intersection of social justice, spirituality, and artistic expression will enjoy this event.
