Rada K and the Cicadas present whimsical, lyrical originals that reflect the changing seasons in the Twin Cities and funky and familiar covers. Rada K is a versatile vocalist who has trained in Bulgarian folk and classical music. Rada started singing as soon as she could speak, and she hasn’t stopped since! Originally from Sofia, she and her family moved to the United States, where she grew up surrounded by a diverse range of music. To this day, she enjoys exploring different vocal styles and processing her reality by writing songs.

In this special performance, Rada K will be joined by Orhan Ucer on classical guitar for a set of Turkish and Bulgarian duets, in addition to beloved jazz standards and original songs.

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Lucy London is a musician and performance artist based in Minneapolis. Trained in classical voice and opera at Northwestern University, she blends operatic vocal techniques with folk-Americana style. With guitar and shruti box for accompaniment, Lucy’s songs embody many different perspectives, cultivating a broader outlook and sense of awe. Her soprano voice and theatricality, often likened to Joni Mitchell, as well as her humorous yodeling songs make for a surprising and captivating performance.