Lincoln City welcomes Canadian import
Acclaimed Canadian vocalist and songwriter Barbra Lica is heading south for a special performance at the Lincoln City Cultural Center next Friday, April 25. A JUNO-nominated artist, she has captivated audiences across North America with her genuine warmth, effortless stage presence and unique musical blend of jazz, country, folk and pop.
Hailing from Toronto, Lica has been recognized for her subtle, graceful and storytelling-driven approach to music. A seasoned performer on both the Canadian and American club and festival circuits, she has graced the stages of renowned venues such as New York City’s legendary Birdland and Toronto’s prestigious Koerner Hall. Her impressive festival appearances include the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. Throughout the years, she has also shared the stage with jazz greats like Christian McBride, Pat Metheny and Terence Blanchard.
Lica’s music career took off with her debut album “That’s What I Do,” which earned her a spot among Canada’s Top Five Jazz Singers on CBC. Her subsequent release, “I’m Still Learning” garnered a JUNO Award nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Album in 2017. Her latest project, “You're Fine” is an ambitious, genre-defying album recorded in Nashville. Featuring collaborations with country music legends Paul Franklin and Wanda Vick Burchfield and produced by award-winning Canadian engineer David Kalmusky, the album seamlessly fuses jazz, country and folk elements into a deeply personal and boundary-breaking musical experience.
Known for her heartfelt and often humorous songwriting, Lica brings a fresh and unexpected perspective to contemporary music. Her lyrics explore everything from Excel spreadsheets to introversion, all delivered with a voice that is light and lilting yet soulful and profound. With a natural charisma and an infectious sense of humor, she creates an intimate connection with her audiences, making every performance feel personal and unforgettable.
The April 25 concert begins at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101.
For more information and tickets, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.