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SUMMARY:Ciara Moser
DESCRIPTION:Ciara Moser\, originally from Dublin but raised in Austria\, currently calls Boston her home base. As a blind bassist of Austrian-Irish descent\, she showcases her versatility across various musical styles and genres\, seamlessly blending into band\, orchestra\, film\, and ensemble projects\, both in live performances and studio sessions. \n\n\n\nShe earned her Master’s in jazz performance from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA under the guidance of esteemed mentors like John Patitucci\, Danilo Perez\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and Joe Lovano. Additionally\, she holds a master’s degree in music pedagogy from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. \n\n\n\nSince collaborating with Danilo Perez in January 2022\, Ciara has graced stages with him worldwide\, from the Chile Jazz Festival in Santiago\, the Paradiso Jazz Festival in Italy\, and the Hay Festival in the UK to the Cultural Summit in Abu Dhabi. Alongside other international performances in the UK\, Panama\, Ecuador\, Canada\, Austria\, and Germany\, she has shared the spotlight with renowned artists such as Braxton Cook\, and Victor Wooten. \n\n\n\nIn October 2023\, Ciara released her debut album\, “Blind. So What?” The jazz/fusion album\, exploring themes of music and blindness\, received praise and major articles from publications like Premier Guitar Magazine\, Bass Musician Magazine and Jazzwise Magazine. Notably\, one of its tracks was honored with the “Young Jazz Composers Award 2023” by the ASCAP Foundation. \n\n\n\nFollowing a successful and souled out release tour in Austria through established jazz venues such as Porgy & Bess Vienna and Jazzit Salzburg Ciara’s album gained exposure on national television and radio channels such as ORF3 and Ö1. She headlined the 20-year celebration of the Institute for Popular Music at the University for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna\, showcasing a big band version of her composition “The Call to See Beyond”. \n\n\n\nCiara’s talent and dedication have earned her various awards such as the “next jazz legacy award”\, winning the “2024new generation jazz lab competition”\, the “Ascap Young Jazz composers Award” securing a spot in the Jazz Ahead Program (led by Jason Moran) and Woodshed Network Residency (led by Dee Dee Bridgewater)\, earning the “Matt Marvuglio Student of the Year” award in 2021\, becoming a finalist in the Lee Ritenour Six String Theory Competition\, receiving the Tara Life Goes On Award\, receiving the “Johann Ratzenböck”-scholarship and winning the first price at the well-known austrian classical competition “Prima La Musica”. \n\n\n\nCiara had appearances on multiple TV shows like the austrian talk show series “Barbara Karlich” and “Vera.” Since March 2019\, she has hosted her own podcast\, “Blind. So What?” shedding light on life as a blind individual. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Ciara thrives as a performer and recording artist in the Boston/New York scene\, alongside her role as a faculty member and staff accompanist at Berklee College of Music.
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SUMMARY:Maggie Monroe
DESCRIPTION:Maggie Monroe\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nBorn into sweet tea\, slow talkin’\, and Dolly Parton\, Maggie Monroe attributes their early appreciation of Appalachian bluegrass\, folk\, and country music to their North Carolina home.  Inspired by Brandi Carlile\, Patty Griffin\, and Nickel Creek\, Monroe strives to combine roots styles to create an Americana sound entirely their own. Monroe’s original music chronicles their experience leaving home for the first time to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Their catalogue is a collection of highs and lows\, first love and loss\, freedoms and expectations. Monroe is a storyteller excited to take you on a journey to North Carolina and back! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@maggie_monroe__ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggiemonroe.net
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/maggie-monroe-3/
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SUMMARY:¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Emerson College\n\n\n\n\n\nÁgora Cultural Architects and Departure Arts Present: ¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night\n\n\n\nFeaturing Zayra Pola and Salsa y Control\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nDon’t miss internationally acclaimed Salsa artist Zayra Pola at UnCommon! \n\n\n\nIn partnership with our community curators Ágora Cultural Architects and Departure Arts\, two of the premiere cultural presenting organizations in Greater Boston\, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control\, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band led by Zayra Pola\, DJ Hernan Choque\, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control\, professional performances\, and open dance.  The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared\, cultural experiences. \n\n\n\nTo make the evening even more delicious\, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Artist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZayra Marie Ocasio Espinosa\, \n\n\n\nbetter known as Zayra Pola\, singer-songwriter\, producer\, and multi-instrumentalist\, was born in Bayamón\, Puerto Rico. Her musical career has been characterized by notable achievements and innovative moments. Zayra stands out as the first female percussionist to receive a full scholarship from the prestigious Berklee College of Music\, where she completed her bachelor’s degree. \n\n\n\nThroughout her career\, Zayra Pola has had the privilege of collaborating with Grammy-winning artists such as Bill Whelan\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, and Javier Limon. Her presence on stage has enriched performances alongside prominent figures in the music industry\, including Gilberto Santarosa\, Luis Enrique\, Larry Harlow\, Cheo Feliciano\, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico\, Cuco Peña\, Pedro Capo\, Vico C\, Annie Lennox\, Willie Nelson\, and many others. \n\n\n\nIn recognition of her exceptional talent and contributions to the music world\, Zayra received the “Best Timbales Player of the Year” award at the New England Salsa Music Awards in 2015. Two years later\, in 2017\, she was honored with the “Salsa Artist of the Year” award at the Latin Boston USA Awards. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Zayra Pola made her debut as a salsa singer-songwriter and timbales player with her successful album “Te Va Gustar” (You’ll Like It)\, where she was nominated for the prestigious Boston Music Awards as Best Latin Artist. This marked a new chapter in her artistic career\, showcasing her versatility and creativity in both singing and percussion. \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, Zayra Pola participated in the tribute to the 100 years of the King of Timbales\, Tito Puente\, alongside the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra\, where she was named “The Queen of Timbales” by Tito Puente Jr.\, a recognition that Zayra carries with great responsibility. Expanding her musical prowess\, Zayra participated in the Banco Popular special – PR 2023 “Salsa\, Sabor y Evolución” (Salsa\, Flavor\, and Evolution)\, where she contributed to a memorable medley. Additionally\, her first album “Te Va Gustar” was recognized as one of the top twenty music productions from Puerto Rico in 2023 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. This year Zayra Pola is honored by the NYC National Puerto Rican Day as the Rising Star 2024.  \n\n\n\nAs an accomplished artist\, Zayra Pola is committed to continue breaking barriers and representing female talent with excellence\, making music that captivates audiences with her unique blend of skill\, flavor\, and dedication\, leaving an indelible mark on the music world.
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