Thu Jan 11
Cecily - "Recording Release Celebration"
9PM / $35 | $7 Fees Get Tickets
Cecily
"Her celestial vocal register and authentic lyrics place her in a lane that few can occupy." - Soulbounce
Join DC’s own Cecily and her band for an evening celebrating the release of Cecily’s new singles from her upcoming album Awakening Pt II to be released in March 2024.
"Her celestial vocal register and authentic lyrics place her in a lane that few can occupy." - Soulbounce
DC-based vocalist and songwriter Cecily, (pronounced ses-suh-lee), is known for her agile soprano and honest lyrics. Her sound, as soothing as it is rich, is rooted in a deep appreciation for mid-century soul and jazz, 90’s R&B, and re-imagined folk music.
Her debut album Songs of Love and Freedom garnered her a 2019 Wammie Award for Best Soul Album and was named "Best New Soul on Bandcamp" by the Bandcamp editorial team, who described the project as "stirringly timeless and modern.”
Cecily’s 2019 release exploring unconditional love, Awakening Pt. 1. landed her first SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year, a 2020 Indie Soul Music Award for Best Female Artist of the Year and a 2020 Wammie Award for Best Soul Song for her single, "Clumsy," which BET.com praised for its “gorgeously sultry vocals." The project was also named “Best New Soul on Bandcamp” by Chaka Grier of the Bandcamp editorial team, who praised her ability to blend “top-notch songwriting and thoughtful self-reflection with a gentle jazz-influenced sound.”
“I Am Love,” released in October 2023, is the first single from Awakening Pt.II, Cecily’s eagerly anticipated continuation of the critically acclaimed Awakening Pt. 1. The album interweaves Cecily's life experiences with inspiration from the book All About Love by Black feminist writer bell hooks. The single specifically focuses on the importance of affirmations, as discussed in the text, with the heart – and title – from the track rooted in the power of reminding yourself: “I Am Love.”
Over her career, Cecily has remained committed to creating work that celebrates vulnerability as a strength, unconditional love as a grounding principle, and joy as an innate human right.
9PM / $35 | $7 Fees Get Tickets
1. Final sale, no refunds, not transferable.
2. $15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.
3. Seating first come at the door. Doors open 6 PM & 8:45 PM respectively.
4. Photography or Recording of any kind is prohibited during the performance.
5. Keep conversation to a minimum during the performance.