Language: English
Target: Aged 6 or above
No. of Participants: 60
Internationally renowned jazz singer Stacey Kent is inseparable from literature. As a child, she learned to love poetry with her grandfather, and now she co-writes lyrics with Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. Stacey will share with the audience how literature is integrated into jazz.
Speaker: Stacey Kent
An American jazz singer in the mould of the greats, with a legion of fans, a collector of honours and awards including a Grammy nomination, album sales in excess of 2 million, Platinum, Double-Gold and Gold-selling albums that have reached a series of chart-topping positions, and approaching half a billion Spotify streams. Stacey Kent’s worldwide fan base is testimony to her ability to cut to the emotional heart of her songs with delicately nuanced interpretations that transcend borders and defy categorization.
Moderator: Humphrey Cheong
The host of the Macao radio program Jazz Round Midnight, a jazz enthusiast and passionate saxophonist, is dedicated to promoting music culture. He will lead the audience to explore Stacy Kent’s literary and musical world.
The deadline for registration is 17 October. In case of oversubscription, selection will be made by drawing lots.
Meet-the-Artist: Stacey Kent talks Jazz and Literature