Ouida's debut EP--Come Rain, Come Shine--is an intimate narration of grief, impermanence and resilience. Drawing elements from Soul, Jazz and Alternative R&B, the songs document various stages in navigating life after loss -- detailing chapters of isolation, dissociation and anger; striving to see beauty in small things; finding meaning and solace in simple truths; and the process of reclaiming one's narrative. Featuring a 5-piece band, this performance will be the first live translation of the EP and an opportunity to share stories behind its making.
BALAY KREATIVE’s Kreative Growth Grantee Showcase 2022
Featuring artist Ouida
Location: CAST Lobby (black box theater)
447 Minna Street, San Francisco
Free and open to the public
COVID Safety: Out of care for the artists and medically vulnerable guests, masks are required
✧ Bring Your Own Booze – Feel free to bring snacks, drinks & alcoholic beverages, "Sofar Sounds" Style
✧ Seating – Floor Seating & Chairs available, it's your preference!
✧ Bring Your Own Blankets/Pillows – If you decide to get cozy Sofar style! First come, first serve cushions also available at venue
✧ Accessibility – Wheelchair Accessible & Seat Reservation Available – Contact Nicole@KultivateLabs.org for any requests!
✧ Free to the public & Donations welcomed
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About the Artist
Ouida
Ouida (pronounced wee-duh) is a Filipina-Irish American singer/songwriter, producer, performer, and activist from the San Francisco Bay Area. Her music blends influences of jazz, r&b, and the blues, integrating universal themes of love and self-realization through the lens of the cultural experiences that shaped her.
She received technical training at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU Tisch and completed her degree in sociology at UC Berkeley, a driving force behind her audio visual creations that explore identity and empowerment as a biracial woman.
Her work and passions extend from music production and licensing to consulting for nonprofits and private organizations to help foster diversity, equity and inclusion in their work and communities.