Ziaire Trinidad Sherman (Z)

Intergenerational Exchange in the highest form! @kahilelzabar and ACA associate artist Ensemble performance , July 10th 8:30 PM @atlanticcenterforthearts !

When was your last time hearing your own voice? My first time doing #RoundRobin . Watching my fellow artists improvise was mesmerizing, but stepping into that circle was a leap into the unknown. So, as I got inside the circle, I closed my eyes for a moment. Observing the tone like a surfer watching the waves and then letting my voice ride 🌊🏄🏻‍♀️ Sometimes she felt playful and released some textured character, sometimes playing with hometown tonal, sometimes even hitting some range I haven’t heard so often.  It was liberating to hear my own voice doing what it could do. It’s not every day I get to voice out tonalities and textures that were unexpected, unwelcomed, and haven’t been given a chance to exist for no reason.  Funny enough, after that session ended, I asked myself, “Am I still a vocalist? Or am I just a Music Producer?”🤔 I have been working on my producing muscle, I felt like it’s time to go back to working on that singing muscle again! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 #RoundRobin #videodump #carousel #culturediplomacy #improv #jazzimprovisation #OneBeat13 #MusicJourney #artresidency #vocalist #blessed #fellowship #instatravel

This is hi key worse than any breakup. I really don’t know how to miss these guys, it’s like actually one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. #onebeat13 #1beat

Flicks from the @zion_zts show 06212924 I am so happy we put on this show in Cincinnati. It was such a crazy lineup. @kng_flxx_hq blessed the space with bombastic beats. @harpbyvictoria made harp everyones’ new favorite instrument. @zion_zts kept the audience floating in space with nostalgic thoughts of earth. Thank you to everyone who came on the journey! Special thanks to @radioartifact for hosting and killing the A/V and the street team for mobbing the fliers around town #iykyk I also could not make this happen without @merylsherman39 and @expression.henna222 They kept me cool, calm, and collected. Helped me execute all the merch ideas. I can’t remember the last time I was just chilling before a show, physically and mentally. So drop some hearts for them! #zion #zion _zts #harp #harpist #sp404mk2 #cincinnati #cincinnatimusic #bam #futurejazz #baritonesax #barisax #thingstodocincy

Got a chance to perform some new music last week with @shermvn and @stephenpatota . This is a bit of Ziaire’s solo on his song “Average.” Also, shoutout to @devinzbrooks and company at @radioartifact and @urban.artifact ! The room sounds so good, and I can’t wait to be back.

Chicago legend Kahil El'Zabar is coming to town for Residency #194 ! 🎉 This Grammy-nominated artist is an American multi-instrumentalist & composer powerhouse who's performed with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Nina Simone. Kahil's group of amazing Associate Artists-in-Residence will be focusing on: 📍 Deepening their practice through intercultural & intergenerational exchange 📍 Unleashing new discoveries by combining different artistic disciplines 📍 Embracing improvisation to unlock fresh perspectives Be sure to join us TOMORROW, Monday, June 24th for OUTreach: Kahil El’Zabar & Okwui Okpokwasili, ACA Mentoring Artists-in-Residence #194 at @timucuaarts to learn more in an artist lecture from Kahil El'Zabar. #atlanticcenterforthearts #jazz #composer #collaboration #community #artistinresidence #connect #create

🥹 6/21 ;u; at @radioartifact Night ended up being special as hell - lost my words early with this one lol - thanks to everyone I met and re-met - BTW you can run this back like game footage on Radio Artifact's youtube channel yes it's really like that @shermvn @zion_zts @harpbyvictoria @stephenpatota @tbdrummer86 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

show alert! 💫🦋THIS FRIDAY 8PM🍃💫@radioartifact @urban.artifact thrilled to be joining @shermvn @zion_zts and @kng_flxx_hq supported by cincy legends @tbdrummer86 and @stephenpatota 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 #harpist #cincinnatimusic #urbanartifact #earthquakerdevices #harp #harpistsofinstagram #cincymusic #barisax #harpduo #ethereal #musica #cincinnati #originalmusic #barisaxophone #harpistlife #harpists #cincinnatiwedding #cincinnatiweddings #music #musically #musicvideo

A LIL DIFFERENT WITH THIS ONE AT @radioartifact WITH @shermvn AND @zion_zts GIVING YOU YOUR JAZZ FIX - @harpbyvictoria IS MEAN WITH THE HARP, WHO ELSE YOU KNOW MEAN WITH THE HARP FR?? AND I'LL HAVE AN INSTRUMENTAL SET, SOME UNRELEASED HEAT AND WHATEVER ELSE V EXCITED THANKS

Our 1st day at @1beatmusic 13 began with a brief introduction of ourselves followed by a group challenge to make music without musical instruments. I was grouped with @aranchiataaa @katecampbellstrauss @chabobobobobo @magda.reda.58 . I felt like I wasn’t my best at the time, but I learned the importance of actively listening and always going for simplicity. There are many occasions where time is a luxury we can’t afford, making it crucial for musicians and artists to just vibe. We continued with a #sonicmeditation by Pauline Oliveros, #teachyourselftofly . This helped me move past what happened earlier; it deserves a reel of its own, which I’ll share later. After “coming back” to the barn, we explored the farm and visited the lake. To me @avalochfarmmusicinstitute was so dreamy✨ and the whole neighborhood looks like it’s straight outta my childhood storybook. #OneBeat13 #musicdiplomacy #newhampshire @exchangeourworld @usembassyjkt @foundsound

One month after returning from @1beatmusic and it was definitely not only a dream (all of you reading this just google 1beat and apply as soon as you can). I couldn't be more grateful after experiencing a month in the US with special humans from around the world. I am now closer to thinking of music without compeition, trusting new friends, perceiving conflict from someone else's pain and loving the dreams and hopes of those next to me. No words or laughter or tears will be enough to express all that OneBeat13 was, but I know now for what feeling to look for. Forever grateful to @1beatmusic and @usembassyathens . 1.The OfficialPoster 2.The Unofficial Poster 3. Little solo excrept from Nakupenda (Fred's loving band) 4. Ziaire is a source of light (and musical genius) 5. Emerging trio 🎉 6. Latino family 7. Three great friends 8. Chiki Quintet <3 9. Chikis with the ultra magical Ben LaMar Gay 10. Best times ever P.S: The good photos were taken by @alexiawebster

Kicking off the Talk Low lineup is Cincinnati-based saxophonist, multidisciplinary artist, and designer Ziaire Trinidad Sherman. @shermvn ’s artistry emanates from the rich tapestry of the black diaspora. By blending futuristic and historical sounds, he weaves narratives that not only capture attention but also invite others on an immersive journey. His distinct approach has led him to victories in beat battles, opportunities to tour across the USA, and leadership roles in international projects hosted at institutions such as the Fabrica Research Center, MIT Media Lab, and Documenta. Ziaire describes his work as a fusion that brings distant memories to the forefront, achieved through a dialogue between computer-based technology and the resilience of human willpower. @talklowfest is five days of experimental music in Cincinnati brought to you by @durhamstudio and @joincultorg with funding from @artswave and in partnership with @ponesinc . Our summer series leading up to Talk Low starts this Sunday 06.09 at @dsgn_cllctv with @matchesse @planchette_sound @baileymiller . Keep an eye out for more updates soon. Early bird tickets for Talk Low Fest are now on sale. Link in bio. Individual event sales available in August. Check out our website for full itinerary and list of venues, and