Ezinma

 Through Bode's involvement with Sinfonia Gulf Coast, he had the wonderful opportunity this weekend to play with Ezinma, a fairly famous American violinist that has brought some hip-hop to the four strings.  You can check out her own webpage at ezinma.com.  She has played with some big names--Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, and some other newer artists that I didn't recognize.  She was here as one of the performers for Sinfonia's Mardi Gras celebration.  Yesterday, she spent 45 minutes with some of the kids having fun on the violin.  Afterwards, Bode got a picture with her.  Little man is going to have to start dressing up if he is going to impress the ladies.

She was extremely personable and a very positive person.  She even told the kids they could messenger her whenever they wanted--and I really think she'd answer them.  I'm trying to get Bode to send her an IM just to thank her, but I don't know if I will be successful.  

Today was the big performance day.  I don't think Bode realized the magnitude of the event at which he would be playing.  It was $175 per plate to get a seat at a table, so we did not attend.  Ezinma played for about an hour, while the kids joined her for one song.  Before the concert, she was gracious enough to take a lot of pictures.

She also took some selfies with the group, and I think she posted to her Instagram account.

Ashley took the video--I apologize in advance for the quality.  You can't see much of Ezinma until the end.  Afterwards, even Bode admitted that it was cool to play with a professional.

It is another start of the work week; oh joy :-) Pleasant week to all.