"Let the Caged Bird Sing lll" a Benefit Concert for Survivors

Let the Caged Bird Sing III
Sunday, October 12th, 5:00 PM | Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz

🎟 Tickets: General Admission $50 | Student Tickets $20 (ID required)
Promo codes are available for partner groups — inquire at programs@musicalsoulmatessc.com.

Musical Soulmates and Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center are proud to co-produce the third annual Let the Caged Bird Sing — a powerful concert in support of survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

This year we take a bold step forward, bringing our community into Kuumbwa Jazz Center for an evening of Neo-Soul, joy, and collective healing.

🎶 Performers Collaborative Lineup:

• Band: Kate Saphir Alm (Piano/Director), Etienne Franc (Bass), Zack Olsen (Drums)

• Singers: Anthony Jones, Gina René, Ariel Thiermann, Candace Johnson

• Special Guests: Sage Clearleaf, teen sensation Jocelyn Reyes, and bassist-vocalist Etienne Franc

• Featuring original works from Gina René and Mak Nova (Nexties Musician of the Year) alongside music by Lizz Wright, Erykah Badu, Gregory Porter, and more.

✨ The evening is designed to uplift, empower, and honor survivors — while acknowledging the broader connections between colonialism, racism, and domestic violence. Together we bring music as a force for healing, transcendence, and joy.

Musical Soulmates Performers Collaborative (501c3) honors the legacy of Black composers and centers Black performers and performers of color, cultivating authentic community relationships and creating music that empowers and heals.

Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center (501c3) has served Santa Cruz County for over 90 years, providing essential services for survivors of domestic violence, early childhood education, and programs that build healthy relationships.

💜 Join us in song, celebration, and solidarity — reserve your seat today.