Cécile McLorin Salvant

Whether unearthing forgotten rarities or performing 20th-century standards, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant makes every song unmistakably her own. Driven by curiosity, she seeks songs with strong narratives, unexpected twists, humor, and power dynamics that interrogate or subvert the status quo.

Spanning vaudeville, Baroque, blues, musical theater, jazz, and folksongs, Salvant sings in English, French, or Haitian Creole, weaving emotional and intellectual truths that connect her vast repertoire. 

Each song on her setlist unfolds like a fully realized drama: beautiful, complicated, and thought-provoking. Experience the artistry of an extraordinary storyteller when Cécile McLorin Salvant returns to Celebrity Series.