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This Sunday marks the 3rd year that artist and entrepreneur Nucomme Davis-Walker has staged her tribute to jazz funk fusion innovator Betty Davis, who will celebrate a birthday on Thursday, July 26. This homage utilizes music, narration, recordings, dance and photos to tell Betty’s story, and has been performed at venues such as the Schomburg Library and the Apollo Music Cafe. Nucomme wrote this about Betty Mabry Davis: “Raunchy, raw, outrageous, Betty was decades ahead of her time in the early ‘70s, when she released three critically acclaimed albums steeped in sexual energy and in your face takes on love, power, and gender roles.” Indeed.
Here’s a taste of what you’re in for as Nucomme channels Betty in last year’s performance.
Performers
Nucomme- Vocals
Guitar- Kyle Christian
Bass- Robert (Red) Daniels
Keys- Chris Rob
Drums- Ramsey Jones
Percussion- Shawn Banks
Go Go- Jessica Elaine Watson
Burlesque- Bianca Dagga
Featuring Brown Girls Burlesque Dancer- Chicava Honeychild
Sunday, July 29
DROM 85 Avenue A (bet 5th & 6th Streets)
NYC
Doors: 7PM/Show 8PM
Tickets: $12 advance/$18 door