Overview
Founded in Raleigh in 2024, the Lynnette Barber and Will Ellis Blues Duo blends blues, smooth jazz, jazz, fusion, swing, neo soul, R&B, soul, funk, folk, and singer-songwriter into a genre-defying sound.
About the artists
Lynnette Barber is an NC native with a voice for the world to hear. Her sassy stage presence accentuates her larger-than-life voice that has left audiences across the US and abroad wanting more. She has wowed thousands at Jazz on the Hill and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Barber’s won many jazz competitions across the state and shared the stage with blues great Koko Taylor and the legendary Melba Moore. In addition, she’s received regional acclaim from her dramatic reenactments of Sojourner Truth, Mahalia Jackson, Harriet Tubman, and many more. Prepare to feel good from your head to your toes—Lynnette Barber can sing away all your woes.
Will Ellis has entertained countless audiences over the years, sharing the stage with renowned national and international artists such as American Idol’s Ruben Studdard, “Queen of Gospel” Shirley Caesar, and many more. Ellis’s passion for music and his charismatic stage presence add an extra dimension of dynamism and allure to his performances, captivating audiences and enhancing the overall musicality.
About Notes on View
Live music in the galleries inspired by art—Notes on View is a pop-up music series at the NCMA featuring 40-minute live performances that respond to and resonate with works on display. Ranging from contemporary sounds to classical compositions, performances invite you to experience the galleries in a new way: through sound, space, and shared creativity.
This is a free event in the gallery. Seating is available but limited to first-come, first-served.
Image: Courtesy of the artists
