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 artists who blend powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
- The intimate, in-the-round format allows for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the artists' creative process.
- The evening pays tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, whose music transformed American culture.
Who Should Attend
Music fans who appreciate soulful, roots-driven Americana, folk, and Creole sounds, as well as those interested in celebrating the legacies of pioneering women artists.
