Jazz at MOCA: Nicole Yarling

Friday, February 28th at 8pm (Rain or Shine) enjoy JAZZ at MOCA featuring Nicole Yarling at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA). Defying description, her myriad of personal influences have created a product that begs attention across the board. Her chosen instruments are voice, violin and fiddle (in that order). Nicole is a rich velvet voice with technical skill and personality to boot! She is a rising star in the jazz community who, like many others, has been at it for years. Nicole moved to Florida in 1980 and has created quite a buzz. According to the Miami Sun Sentinel, “Every musical hat fits Nicole Yarling. For more than a decade, she has been a part of South Florida’s musical world as a singer and violinist, working in jazz, rock, R and B, experimental music and a few other styles that defy description.”

Extended Events
7pm / Art Prevails Project
Art Prevails Project will host a spoken word element with four poets performing original works inspired by moments in black history on MOCA Plaza.

7:45pm / Wade in the Water Dance Performance
Guests will also enjoy a special dance performance by Florencia A. Guerrier, choreographed by Fluxus Haus founder, Agatha Wright. This contemporary rendition of “Wade in the Water,” a dance piece originally created by Mr. Alvin Ailey in his full length work titled “Revelations,” is a historical compilation of the traditions, faith, beliefs and tenacity of the African American people set to gospels and blues music.

Café Crème will host a bar with a signature MOCA cocktail and the US Census will be on-site distributing giveaways. Guests will also enjoy a pop-up photo booth and more.

Open 7 – 10pm, pay as you wish for admission to the museum during Jazz at MOCA.