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Voices of Philly Soul – Ladies Edition

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 8pm
$25 advance | $30 day of show

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Philly’s own Carla Gamble has curated a local lineup of ladies in our city’s vibrant R&B and soul scene. Enjoy performances from musicians Jada Lee, Natalie Imani, Tata Sherise, poetic soul queen Evita Colon, Queen of the Pen (Valerie McNear), Naima the Poet, DJ Queen Yaszy, and a special performance by Carol Riddick.

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  • This is a ticketed event. Everyone must have a ticket for entry.
  • Join us before the show for dinner & drinks in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar on the upstairs level which opens at 6pm. View menu & make a reservation.
  • Mezzanine ticket holders are seated on the balcony overlooking the main stage, with access to a private bar, restrooms, and dining area where you can order from The Lounge menu.
  • If you require accessible seating and none is available online, please contact us at boxoffice@worldcafelive.org or 215-222-1400 prior to the show so we can best accommodate your needs.
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Carla Gamble EP Release Show with guest features from Carol Riddick and Black Canvas. Carla Gamble is a singer, songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the age of 13, Carla released her first album titled “From My Lips to Your Ears“, bringing a combination of poetry and soulful Philadelphia sounds to a wide variety audience. By the age of 14, Carla was voted Poet Laureate of Philadelphia. In 2018, Carla released a single, "Pretty Girl Magic, which was featured in the stage play “For Colored Girls” Directed by Frankie Darcell of iHeart Radio and 105.3 FM WDAS Philadelphia radio. Her newest June 2022 release “She Is”, features Grammy award winning musicians Eric Wortham II, George (Spanky) McCurdy, and more. During the height of the pandemic, Carla started an online platform for artists struggling with the mental health effects associated with being isolated from the outside world. From that platform she started an open mic in Center City, Philadelphia, called “VibeOut” where she is known as "TheVibeSpecialist", and shares her gift of song with the best talent in Philadelphia. Carla has graced the stage for companies such as, WeBuyBlack, Forbes, and Wooder Ice; Most recently, Wawa Welcome America, Nicethings (Chill Moody), World Cafe Live, The Oval, The Delaware Water Front and City Winery Philadelphia. In July 2022, Carla received a citation from The City of Philadelphia, for excellence in Music and her contribution to the culture of the arts. Carla has plans to release new music early 2023.
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