Malinda w/ Sophie Coran at World Cafe Live Philly 10.23
Schedule
Wed, 23 Oct, 2024 at 08:00 pm
Location
World Cafe Live | Philadelphia, PA
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Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pmMusic Hall at World Cafe Live
Public Onsale Begins: Friday, August 2, 2024
Tickets: $20 - $32 + fees
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The light that MALINDA radiates is enough to lovingly hold the dedicated and draw the curious into her world, where “collective effervescence” is the goal of every show. This DC born and raised singer/songwriter comes to the table with a wide variety of influences that have shaped her as an artist , all of which have foundations in communal music making– from traditional Irish, to jazz, to Americana folk and musical theater.
MALINDA is a storyteller with a cohesive folk/pop/indie sound thatʼs uniquely hers. Her first EP, Love Letter (2018), sought footing in more modern pop, akin to the Sara Bareilleses of the world Her move to NYC in 2019 helped her find herself in community: joining circles such as the Gaia Music Collective, the local traditional Irish scene, diving headfirst into the jazz world, and creating opportunities for genre defying collaborations. Taking all that she had learned in that time, she put pen to paper to begin writing the initial stories that would ultimately lead to her debut album.
As the world shut down in 2020, MALINDA went back to her roots in social media, posting short covers banging on a desk and singing by candlelight, rediscovering her first love of folk music as #ShantyTok took over the trends. Upon discovering an audience in what were some of her closest held roots, she leaned in, and her take on Drunken Sailor catapulted her into the spotlight as a prominent face of the digital Sea Shanty and folk world.
From there, an inspired genre shift resulted in two EPʼs; The Folks I Love and Sea To Sky, which both spent time at #1 on the iTunes World Music charts. Each showcased her ethereal tone, and empowered belt. She would eventually take this music on a small Northeast tour in 2022.
MALINDA continued to write and experiment with this rediscovered sound, culminating in her debut full length album, Itʼs All True which was released in 2023 along with an accompanying visual album (which she produced, directed and starred in) that had a theatrical release in collaboration with Cinemark.. Touching on topics such as Queer love, mental health, healing, and finding her village, the album is a brutally honest
autobiographical story of her falling apart and putting herself back together again, while the world around her did the same. In the fall of 2023, she embarked on her first tour of the same name, making nearly 30 stops around the country, with multiple sold out shows.
Currently, MALINDA is in the process of releasing an EP called “Look At You Now,” a genre defying exploration of what it means to put yourself back together after feeling like youʼve fallen and failed. What does it mean to have hope, to continuously take the leap when it seems like the netting may not always catch you? In this 5 song collection she is delving deeper into her Irish roots while adding hints of Rock, still maintaining the signature
MALINDA lyricism and warmth.
Whatʼs next for the songstress? “Iʼm on a mission to infiltrate every rock club in America with an Irish flute.” And she plans to do just that, creating spaces for audiences to sing in harmony together, weaving together the ancient and the brand new.
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Join us before the show for dinner & drinks in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar which opens at 6pm. View menu & make reservations here: https://worldcafelive.com/visit/eat-drink/
Mezzanine ticket holders will be able to order from The Lounge menu right from their seat.
World Cafe Live is a nonprofit independent venue where artistry meets social impact. Every purchase helps support our free music education & community programs.
WCL Fan Club members get skip the line priority entry, food & merch discounts, exclusive offers, and more. Mega & Ultimate Fan levels include early access to ticket sales and no ticket fees. Learn more & join the club: https://worldcafelive.com/fanclub
If you require accessible seating and none is available online, please contact us at [email protected] or 215-222-1400 prior to the show so we can best accommodate your needs.
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Where is it happening?
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3402, United States,Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
