She Sounds Like Harlem

🎶 She Sounds Like Harlem: The Unveiling & The ProcessWhere the Story Meets the Music

Join us on Saturday, October 11th, at Café Melo (345 Lenox Ave, Harlem) for an unforgettable evening that blends live music, a video release, and an intimate talkback experience.

This unique Harlem gathering honors the spirit of Billie Holiday and celebrates the ongoing tradition of using music and storytelling as tools of resistance, resilience, and community healing.

🌟 What to Expect

• Sista Zock Live: A powerful performance from Harlem’s own Performance Artist.
• Video Screening: Premiere of Don’t Explain: Harlem Speaks.
• The Process Talkback: An interactive conversation with the videographer and creative team about the journey behind the work.
• Community Vibe: Hors d’oeuvres, libations, and local vendors included in the experience.

🎥 The Creative Team

• Julia Zanin de Paula – Director | Website
• Alex Podolyanchük – Cinematographer
• Vitor Liesenfeld – Editor & Colorist
• Manos Media Production- Coordinator.

🗓 Schedule

• First Set: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Music • Video Screening • Talkback)
• Break / Vendors & Networking: 9:00 – 9:30 PM
• Second Set: 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Repeat Format: Music • Video Screening • Talkback)

✨ Guests with tickets to the first set may stay for the second set if space allows.

🎟 Tickets

• Single Set: $48 (choose 7:30 PM or 9:30 PM)
• Full Experience: $89.98 (access to both sets with priority seating)

✊ Why Attend?

Harlem has always been where music meets story — from the days of Lady Day to the voices of today. This event is more than a performance; it’s an authentic Harlem experience, where community, art, and history come alive.