EKEP NKWELLE | FRI, SAT & SUN MAR 28-30 | SHOWTIMES VARY

Ekep Nkwelle, a 24-year-old Cameroonian-American jazz vocalist, has carved her musical pathfrom the vibrant streets of Washington, DC, to the heart of New York City's jazz scene. Her journey through the esteemed Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Howard University, and The Juilliard School has been extraordinary.

The power of her voice has resonated with jazz luminaries such as Russell Malone, Cyrus Chestnut, and Peter Washington, along with young stars like Emmet Cohen and Endea Owens, leading to countless collaborations. Her performances have graced iconic venues nationwide, from the illustrious Radio City Music Hall, where she shared the stage with classical virtuoso Lang Lang in collaboration with Disney, to The Library of Congress, Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and The Strathmore.