QUEEN ESTHER MARROW TOUR 2020
Esther Marrow can look back on a remarkable life. Discovered by Duke Ellington, she became an icon of gospel and soul. She has shared the stage with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Ella Fitzgerald, met Martin Luther King and joined his Civil Rights Movement, was revered by Barack Obama, and can overall reflect on a vibrant life.
She now wants to share a glimpse of this with an 8-piece band live. She will tell stories and perform songs from her vast repertoire.
Live dates: presented by Rolling Stone, Deutschlandfunkkultur, Kulturnews
18.05.20 Berlin - Philharmonie
19.05.20 Leipzig – Haus Auensee
20.05.20 Dresden – Alter Schlachthof
22.05.20 Offenbach - Capitol
23.05.20 Düsseldorf - Capitol Theater
24.05.20 Dortmund - Konzerthaus
26.05.20 Hamburg - Laeiszhalle
27.05.20 Bremen - Glocke
28.05.20 Hannover - Theater am Aegi
29.05.20 Erfurt - Alte Oper
31.05.20 Stuttgart - Theaterhaus
01.06.20 A-Wien - Konzerthaus
Queen Esther Marrow's career began when she was discovered by the great Duke Ellington at the age of 22. He quickly recognized that this young lady was gifted with an extraordinary voice – and that she should embark on a musical world tour. A journey that would eventually lead to collaborations with Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders, three U.S. presidents, the Pope, and countless celebrities.
She spent her early career years with Ellington, Harry Belafonte, and others – a solid foundation for the opportunities that would soon arise: Broadway (The Wiz, Don’t Bother Me – I Can’t Cope, It’s So Nice to Be Civilized, Christmas Coming Uptown, Sing Mahalia Sing), film (The Last Dragon, Sesame Street), concerts, and television. Additionally, Queen Esther Marrow wrote and produced her own Broadway show “Truly Blessed,” in which she played her idol Mahalia Jackson. She has also shared the stage with Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Mahalia Jackson, and many, many others. Her great goal has always been to inspire people with her music – for example, she was a co-creator and star of the world’s most successful inspirational show for 26 years: “Queen Esther Marrow’s Harlem Gospel Singers.”
She became a legend, performing in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, France, and Great Britain with messages of hope and love for one another. When asked how to describe “her” music, she says: “I am a singer, and if I like it well enough, I will sing it regardless of the genre” – and that is indeed what she does. Most recently, she toured the U.S. with a new, more intimate jazz show titled “Here’s To Life.”
Queen Esther Marrow has repeatedly shown throughout her long career that she is worthy of her majestic title. In this new, next exciting chapter, she wants to bring the story of her life to the stage. With a truly genre-crossing mix of jazz, blues, and soul, “MY LIFE, MY WORDS” has become an electrifying show filled with her personal memories, experiences, and favorite songs.
For the first time ever, Queen Esther Marrow speaks openly about her childhood and youth in the deep South, her extraordinary life, her faith, and her inspirations. A carefully curated selection of songs will be performed by her with the exuberant joy and intense passion for which she is famous. The Queen is back – on her mission to bring happiness, peace, and love to the world.
Esther Marrow can look back on a remarkable life. Discovered by Duke Ellington, she became an icon of gospel and soul. She has shared the stage with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Ella Fitzgerald, met Martin Luther King and joined his Civil Rights Movement, was revered by Barack Obama, and can overall reflect on a vibrant life.
She now wants to share a glimpse of this with an 8-piece band live. She will tell stories and perform songs from her vast repertoire.
Live dates: presented by Rolling Stone, Deutschlandfunkkultur, Kulturnews
18.05.20 Berlin - Philharmonie
19.05.20 Leipzig – Haus Auensee
20.05.20 Dresden – Alter Schlachthof
22.05.20 Offenbach - Capitol
23.05.20 Düsseldorf - Capitol Theater
24.05.20 Dortmund - Konzerthaus
26.05.20 Hamburg - Laeiszhalle
27.05.20 Bremen - Glocke
28.05.20 Hannover - Theater am Aegi
29.05.20 Erfurt - Alte Oper
31.05.20 Stuttgart - Theaterhaus
01.06.20 A-Wien - Konzerthaus
Queen Esther Marrow's career began when she was discovered by the great Duke Ellington at the age of 22. He quickly recognized that this young lady was gifted with an extraordinary voice – and that she should embark on a musical world tour. A journey that would eventually lead to collaborations with Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders, three U.S. presidents, the Pope, and countless celebrities.
She spent her early career years with Ellington, Harry Belafonte, and others – a solid foundation for the opportunities that would soon arise: Broadway (The Wiz, Don’t Bother Me – I Can’t Cope, It’s So Nice to Be Civilized, Christmas Coming Uptown, Sing Mahalia Sing), film (The Last Dragon, Sesame Street), concerts, and television. Additionally, Queen Esther Marrow wrote and produced her own Broadway show “Truly Blessed,” in which she played her idol Mahalia Jackson. She has also shared the stage with Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Mahalia Jackson, and many, many others. Her great goal has always been to inspire people with her music – for example, she was a co-creator and star of the world’s most successful inspirational show for 26 years: “Queen Esther Marrow’s Harlem Gospel Singers.”
She became a legend, performing in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy, France, and Great Britain with messages of hope and love for one another. When asked how to describe “her” music, she says: “I am a singer, and if I like it well enough, I will sing it regardless of the genre” – and that is indeed what she does. Most recently, she toured the U.S. with a new, more intimate jazz show titled “Here’s To Life.”
Queen Esther Marrow has repeatedly shown throughout her long career that she is worthy of her majestic title. In this new, next exciting chapter, she wants to bring the story of her life to the stage. With a truly genre-crossing mix of jazz, blues, and soul, “MY LIFE, MY WORDS” has become an electrifying show filled with her personal memories, experiences, and favorite songs.
For the first time ever, Queen Esther Marrow speaks openly about her childhood and youth in the deep South, her extraordinary life, her faith, and her inspirations. A carefully curated selection of songs will be performed by her with the exuberant joy and intense passion for which she is famous. The Queen is back – on her mission to bring happiness, peace, and love to the world.
