A Conversation with Bassist Yolanda Charles
Sun 06 Jul
|Southend-on-Sea
Join us for a session with bassist Yolanda Charles MBE as she discusses the influence of Caribbean culture on her music. As a first-generation Caribbean descendant, Yolanda will share her personal experiences and how these have informed her musical career, accompanied by bass performances.
Time & Location
06 Jul 2025, 14:00 – 15:00
Southend-on-Sea, The Jazz Centre UK, Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EX, UK
About the Event
Join us for a session with bassist Yolanda Charles MBE as she explores how Caribbean culture has shaped her music experience. As a descendant of the Windrush generation, Yolanda brings insight into how her Caribbean heritage has influenced her musical journey. She will perform on the bass throughout the talk, using examples to enhance her anecdotes.
Attendees will also enjoy a sneak preview of her forthcoming book, which delves deeper into her parents' lives, her influences, and her upbringing. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A section. This event offers a thoughtful look into the British music scene, drawing from her distinguished career and unique perspective.
This event is part of our Caribbean Influence on British Jazz exhibition event series. To learn more about our exhibition and this event series, click here.