Programming

Songs from the Shed: Nambi, Anni Del Sol

Red dots on a black background seen from far away on the left and close on the right.

Description

A collaboration between the Sparks Street BIA and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) is bringing local music to The Shed on Sparks St all summer long! The lunchtime concert series, Songs from the Shed, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm. Music lovers from the Ottawa region are invited to come enjoy lunch outdoors with a variety of captivating singer-songwriters in solo or duo formations. The project will be run by Ottawaā€™s own Jessy Lindsay, bilingual singer-songwriter and program coordinator.

Program Details

Date: Tuesday August 27th 2024
Venue: The Shed on Sparks Street, Ottawa (between Bank St & Oā€™Connor St near 190 Sparks St)
Time: 12pm-1:30pm
Price: FREE (no ticket required)

Programming

12pm - Nambi

Ottawa-born, NAMBI (formerly known as Rita Carter) is a powerhouse of acoustic sou, heavily influenced by artists like Tracy Chapman, Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, and India Arie. At the heart of Nambiā€™s music lies an inextinguishable belief in using art as an expressive tool for love, compassion, and peace.Ā 

12:55pm - Anni Del Sol

Anniā€™s artistic approach brings a power of emotional expression to her listeners, offering consolation, catharsis, and a space to feel. With influences ranging from songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Simon and Garfunkel, to powerhouse vocalists like Barbara Streisand and Ann Wilson, Anni is shaping an individual sound of her own.