LESSONS FROM A LADY:

SYNDEE WINTERS SINGS LENA HORNE

Lessons From A Lady: Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne is an immersive journey through time via the music and life-story of entertainment legend, Lena Horne – brought to life on stage by recording and stage star, 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition Award-Winner, Syndee Winters. 

With her captivating voice and presence, Ms. Winters, deftly reveals why Ms. Horne is considered one of the most influential Black pioneers in entertainment. While facing personal trials and combating racial barriers in Hollywood, Lena Horne found her voice. She disrupted the status quo and rose to be a celebrated activist in the civil rights movement, while collaborating with some of the greatest musical artists of the 20th century, leaving her own indelible mark on our collective conscious.  Experience the remarkable life and music of this singular star in this concert.

THE SHOW

  • Syndee Winters’ one-woman, 75-minute celebration of Lena Horne’s life and music is “modernized,” through traditional and contemporary musical arrangements, connecting Lena’s legacy to multiple generations. 

  • The concert features Lena Horne’s most famous songs, written by icons of the era such as: Kern & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Jule Styne, Rodgers and Hart, Cab Calloway, Harold Arlen, and more, as well as contemporary, original music, showcasing both Lena’s career and influential legacy. 

LESSONS FROM A LADY: IN SCHOOLS

TESTIMONIALS

Syndee's approach masterfully combines vocal training with advocacy, teaching students not only to strengthen their physical vocal abilities but also to use their voices for just causes. Through her guidance, our students have discovered new depths to their artistic expression and a renewed sense of empowerment.” 

– Danielle Vauters, New Jersey Performing Arts Center


“Working with artist and storyteller Syndee Winters on her educational project has been transformative for our schools in Broward County. Her workshop has made a significant impact on our students, particularly in amplifying African American artistic voices.” 

– Timothy Maynes, Broward Center for the Performing Arts


“Syndee opened the conversation to allow the authentic voices to ring out.  Her connection with our local artists and creatives was respectful and insightful.  Thank you for the gift of this  show, the lessons within it, the music, and the masterful performance.  Syndee’s artistry has blessed our community.” 

– Joyce Bonomini, Cincinnati Arts Association


“Syndee Winters has brought an exceptional show and spirit to the Theatre program at Five Towns College [with her] energy and unmatched enthusiasm for our students.  Ms. Winters's show, was a tour de force of theatricality, music, dancing, and engaging work [with the student cast] that will live well beyond the performances here at Five Towns.” 

– David Krasner, Chair of Theatre, Five Towns College

FOR BOOKING CONTACT:

ED KEANE & ASSOC.

ED@EDKEANE.COM

617-846-0067