ORLANDO – Though solely 16 years-old, violinist Leah Flynn’s resume is spectacular. She has carried out with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, American Pops Orchestra and performed the American nationwide anthem previous to a Miami Warmth/Orlando Magic NBA recreation. This 12 months, she would like to tackle a mission near her roots.
The Orlando-based sensation, whose dad and mom are Jamaican, is pleased with her West Indian heritage. She has carried out renditions of Bob Marley’s One Love and Three Little Birds, however needs to take issues a step additional.
Leah Flynn
“I might (prefer to) cowl principally Bob Marley songs. In my view, he’s a musical genius, icon and legend. He was all about equal rights and justice. I (would) cowl One Love, Three Little Birds, Is it Love, Redemption Music, and No Lady No Cry,” she mentioned in an interview with South Florida Caribbean Information.
Flynn first did a violin rendition of One Lovefinal 12 months throughout an look on Smile Jamaica, a preferred morning speak present in Jamaica. She has posted related variations of different Marley classics on YouTube which have drawn constructive response.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Flynn began enjoying violin at age 5. She moved to Orlando together with her dad and mom one 12 months later and joined the Metropolitan Space Youth Symphony.
Different notable performances embrace on Bishop T.D Jakes Speak Present, the NAACP Nationwide Conference in 2016 and 2017 and the White Home Christmas Excursions.
She retains a robust sense of Jamaican-ness by means of her dad and mom. Her father is from rural St. Ann parish whereas her mom hails from Kingston.
“Essentially the most fascinating side of Jamaican tradition is the music and meals. Your complete world is aware of reggae comes from Jamaica. Individuals from everywhere in the world love reggae and dance to it. Bob Marley is world-renowned as the daddy of reggae,” she mentioned.
Flynn has no timetable to report her violin variations of Marley songs, however plans to proceed saluting his legacy by doing his common anthem.
“After I do get the possibility, I carry out One Love, it’s a profound track,” she mentioned.
