Cécile McLorin Salvant Receives Honorary Degree From The New School

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Congratulations to Cécile McLorin Salvant, who received an honorary degree from The New School at its commencement ceremonies in New York City this morning. "Through your fearless explorations, you embody the New School's belief in the power of the artist to change the world for the better," said faculty member Reggie Workman upon presenting her with the degree. 

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Congratulations to Cécile McLorin Salvant, who received an honorary degree from The New School at the university's commencement ceremonies at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, this morning. "Through your fearless explorations, you embody the New School's belief in the power of the artist to change the world for the better," said New School faculty member Reggie Workman upon presenting her with the degree. You can watch that clip from the ceremony on Salvant's Instagram here.

Cécile McLorin Salvant brings music from her new album, Mélusine, and more to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater in New York City tonight and Saturday. Fans around the world can tune in as Saturday's concert streams live as part of the hall's Jazz Live subscription service and on-demand for the following week.

Mélusine, which was released on vinyl earlier this month, follows Salvant’s 2022 Nonesuch debut, Ghost Song, which recently won her the Deutscher Jazzpreis in Germany for International Vocal Album. "Anyone who thinks they already know the full extent of Cécile McLorin Salvant's artistry should listen to Mélusine without further delay," exclaims Jazzwise. "It's a remarkable recording in several respects. Beautifully recorded, Salvant continues to confound and delight at every turn."

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Cécile McLorin Salvant: The New School Honorary Degree, May 2023
  • Friday, May 19, 2023
    Cécile McLorin Salvant Receives Honorary Degree From The New School

    Congratulations to Cécile McLorin Salvant, who received an honorary degree from The New School at the university's commencement ceremonies at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, this morning. "Through your fearless explorations, you embody the New School's belief in the power of the artist to change the world for the better," said New School faculty member Reggie Workman upon presenting her with the degree. You can watch that clip from the ceremony on Salvant's Instagram here.

    Cécile McLorin Salvant brings music from her new album, Mélusine, and more to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater in New York City tonight and Saturday. Fans around the world can tune in as Saturday's concert streams live as part of the hall's Jazz Live subscription service and on-demand for the following week.

    Mélusine, which was released on vinyl earlier this month, follows Salvant’s 2022 Nonesuch debut, Ghost Song, which recently won her the Deutscher Jazzpreis in Germany for International Vocal Album. "Anyone who thinks they already know the full extent of Cécile McLorin Salvant's artistry should listen to Mélusine without further delay," exclaims Jazzwise. "It's a remarkable recording in several respects. Beautifully recorded, Salvant continues to confound and delight at every turn."

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