Marianne Lerbs
A guitarist and vocalist, blending classical guitar with jazz and world music.
Originally from Venezuela, Marianne Lerbs is a linguist with skills in several artistic disciplines. She is as well-known as a sculptor as she is as a guitarist and singer.
Marianne began as a classical guitarist, immersed in Bach and Segovia. She ventured into the jazz realm, where she picked up influences from other musicians and vocalists. Then she studied world music, enjoying the variety of rhythms and techniques found only in certain regions of the world. She blends classical, jazz, and world music into a nostalgic sound that carries a refreshing newness.
Marianne has sung on recordings with musicians that include Top Pine Perkins and Muddy Waters. In St. Augustine and at festivals, Marianne often performs solo. She sings in Spanish and English, performing covers and her own compositions.
Her sculptures have been displayed at the Jacksonville airport. You can see a permanent installation of her Three Female Figures at the sculpture garden at Lakeside Park. The three figures represent the first women who lived in St. Augustine.
