June 22 | 6:00pm

ZAKIYYAH

(Hip-Hopera, R&B, Jazz)

THIS EVENT IS PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH:

“My art is the perfect blend of evident and allegory...” - Zakiyyah

Boston native Zakiyyah is an artist-activist who has had the pleasure of performing for numerous audiences from the House of Blues, to the Boston Symphony Hall, and more recently, the United Nations.

A classically-trained singer and actress, Zakiyyah is skillfully versed in Opera, Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B, and Gospel. She graduated as the Student Body President and Valedictorian of Boston Arts Academy with a major in voice, earned her degree in Political Science and Sociology from Wellesley College, and continued her vocal studies at New England Conservatory.

Her extremely versatile artistic skill-set empowers her to reach a broad range of audiences and craft a sound that is uniquely her own, including her most well-known, "Hip-Hopera". She utilizes music and visual media to explore themes that centralize marginalized communities via her production company, Black and Bold Productions

In addition to her artistic practice, Zakiyyah has a strong commitment to education, having worked as an administrator at Conservatory Lab Charter School, offering private voice training via Harvard’s Holden Voice Program and the Hamilton Garrett Music and Arts Academy, creating an arts-activism program for teens in 2020 entitled “Creative Revolution”. She is also a Season Partner for the Boston Children’s Chorus, and works as a racial equity consultant with Arts Connect International.

Her upcoming album, “African Import”, provides a window into both the beauty and complexity of the black diaspora, and the significance of its consumption by mainstream society.

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Advanced tickets are recommended (no service fees)

Doors open 15 min ahead of starting time

Food and alcohol are not permitted

No smoking or vaping of any kind permitted

You can bring your own chair

Performances may be canceled or rescheduled due to rain.

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A few words from the Festival curator, Luisa Harris:

I would like to extend a very special and heartfelt thank you to YOU, the audience, because through your attendance, ticket purchase, and commitment to the arts and community, you are truly making the festival possible and treasured!

Highly valued and appreciated is the philanthropic contribution of ARTS TALKS in curating and organizing the Festival. In coordinating these gatherings, this organization aims to encourage the discovery or application of one's artistic essence.

A very meaningful recognition is CELEBRITY SERIES OF BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS' choice to CO-HOST this event. Throughout the years, this organization has demonstrated a consistent commitment in support of the arts and the artists, always in meaningful and effective ways, and inspiring every neighborhood in Boston!

- TOBIN COMMUNITY CENTER, providing the welcoming location of THE YARD for the Festival’s events

- DAN VLAHOS DESIGN, author of the exclusive and compelling branding identities for each Festival’s series, based on his interdisciplinary design practice as well as his thoughtful guidance of student interns through creative learning

- NORTHEASTERN OFF CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT, committed to connect students who live off-campus with their community and so adding a positive contribution to the neighborhood

- NORTHEASTERN CITY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, choosing to invest in the Arts & community in support of our efforts