Romanza: Akia Uwanda and Jerome Kyles
An internationally loved jazz and soul vocalist performs with a singer/keyboardist.
Romanza Presents ...
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., the Romanza Festivale presents a performance with two local celebrated musicians: singer Akia Uwanda and vocalist and keyboard player Jerome Kyles.
A classically-trained vocalist, Uwanda has opened for Earth, Wind and Fire, performed at Carnegie Hall, and shared the stage with Kamasi Washington and Gregory Porter. She has performed in Dubai, Italy, and South Korea. Uwanda is also a songwriter, and her debut album, Lift, is described as an "inspirational journey" among several music genres, including blues, funk, R&B, gospel, and soul. Her album contains original songs, standards, ballads, and jazz.
Jerome Kyles provides rich sounds from the keyboard and dynamic vocals to accompany Uwanda's program. This is an intimate and powerful evening of story, song, and musical improvisation.
Admission: Free
When: Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: St. Augustine Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Getting There: Access to the Waterworks is through the St. Augustine Main Library parking lot. (Use 1960 North Ponce de Leon Blvd. in your GPS.)
About Romanza Festivale
This event is part of the annual two-week Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, showcasing historical, cultural, and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. For two weeks in May, the nation's oldest city is jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events, historical tours, live theater, and art exhibits. We post all of the Romanza events here.
To find out more about the Romanza Festivale, visit here.
Romanza: Akia Uwanda and Jerome Kyles
At the Waterworks
184 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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