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American Songbook: Singer Outsiders
February 11–April 15, 2025
Curated in collaboration with Tamar-kali and Kathleen Hanna
This season's American Songbook reclaims and elevates our Singer Outsiders, women and nonbinary musicians who have shaped the modern landscape of music and performance and continue to drive conversations on gender, identity, and empowerment.
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February 11 at 7:30 pm
Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook
History’s Persistent Voice
February 11 at 7:30 pm
Alice Tully Hall
MUSIC
MULTIMEDIA
March 21 at 8:30 pm
Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook
Shaina Taub
March 21 at 8:30 pm
The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center
Singer/songwriter Shaina Taub, Tony Award winner for both the score and book of Broadway’s Suffs, makes a triumphant return to American Songbook.
MUSICAL THEATER
POP
March 22 at 8:30 pm
Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook
Joan as Police Woman
March 22 at 8:30 pm
The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center
MUSIC
SOUL
JAZZ
March 23 at 8:30 pm
Lincoln Center Presents
American Songbook
Meshell Ndegeocello
March 23 at 8:30 pm
The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center
R&B
HIP-HOP
ROCK
The Queens of Noise are here
Today's Singer Outsiders show up and show out
Operatic soprano Julia Bullock presents History's Persistent Voice, a multimedia musical recital exploring Black American tradition and artistry. In April, trailblazing indie rock bands Gossip and ESG honor Fanny, the first all-female rock band to record a full album at a major label. Also in April, Tarta Relena, Los Sara Fontan, and Cocanha perform 4132314, a theatrical show embracing sorority and the common thread of connection that binds us all. Closing out the series at David Geffen Hall, French Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux celebrates her first new album in nearly a decade!
Fearless voices of our generation defy expectations
This year's American Songbook embraces women and nonbinary powerhouses from across musical worlds, celebrating their artistic evolution and authentic expression. Tony Award winner of Suffs on Broadway, Shaina Taub, makes a triumphant return to the Lincoln Center stage; Joan as Police Woman shares her undeniably soulful sound with classic and new tracks; and Meshell Ndegeocello presents an evening of soul, R&B, jazz, Hip-Hop and rock—all for Choose-What-You-Pay prices at the breathtaking Appel Room.
Musical collaborations affirm the power of community
The essence of alternative and punk music has always been spontaneous, eclectic, audacious, and exciting; and its influence continues to touch mainstream sounds and culture. Co-curators Tamar-kali and Kathleen Hanna are bringing together numerous musical acts, all accompanied by the American Songbook house band, for three rockin' tribute nights at the David Rubenstein Atrium—hailing punk girl legends past and present. Join us for these free, community-centric concerts this spring: Tribute to Poly Styrene, Tribute to The Slits, and Mixtape: Women in Punk.We've sent an email to the address you provided. To complete your subscription, please click the link in the email.
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American Songbook: Singer Outsiders
February 11–April 15, 2025
Women and non-binary artists who have contributed to the ongoing history of the American Songbook have often created at the outskirts of the possible, innovating ahead of their time and defying expectations. From the underground punk scene to soul-filled jazz clubs, and the Broadway stage, these fearless heroes use music to voice their truth—and inspire their communities to do the same. Taking a cue from Sister Outsider, Audre Lorde's influential essay collection on feminist theories and identity, this season's American Songbook reclaims and elevates our Singer Outsiders, musicians who have shaped the modern landscape of music and performance and continue to drive conversations on gender, identity, and empowerment. Curated in collaboration with iconic genre-defining composers and singers Tamar-kali and Kathleen Hanna, Lincoln Center proudly presents a bold and eclectic lineup of powerhouse voices from across the punk, pop, jazz, classical, R&B, and theater worlds. The queens of noise are here to stay!
Plan Your Visit
This year’s American Songbook performances will be presented in one of four venues across the Lincoln Center campus: Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, David Rubenstein Atrium, and The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Please check the event page carefully to determine the correct venue for that performance.
Contact us
For tickets and box office information, please contact CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 on Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–8:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm. For general inquiries about this year's American Songbook, contact Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or email [email protected].
Learn more about the venues
Alice Tully Hall
1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 / View map
Performances take place on the Adrienne Arsht Stage, within the warm wood veneers of the Starr Theater. In addition to world-class chamber music, Alice Tully Hall hosts numerous virtuoso concerts on its cathedral-sized, Swiss-made pipe organ. Learn more »
American Songbook events at Alice Tully Hall: History’s Persistent Voice and 4132314: Tarta Relena, Los Sara Fontan, and Cocanha
David Geffen Hall
10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 / View map
Home to the New York Philharmonic, the Wu Tsai Theater is designed with optimized sightlines in mind, resulting in a unified and intimate relationship between audience and performer. The hall's state-of-the-art flexibility accommodates choral performances, recitals, semi-staged opera, dance, film premieres, amplified pop and rock concerts, and more. Learn more »
American Songbook events at David Geffen Hall: Gossip and ESG: Honoring Fanny and Ana Tijoux
David Rubenstein Atrium
1887 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 / View map
The David Rubenstein Atrium is where arts and democracy converge—committed to the values of welcoming all, artistic innovation, audience and artist intimacy, and community partnership. The Atrium’s free programming opens our world to culture that addresses today’s most pressing issues and explores our common humanity. Learn more »
American Songbook events at the Atrium: Tribute to Poly Styrene, Tribute to The Slits, and Mixtape: Women in Punk
The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 / View map
Based on the design of a Greek amphitheater, The Appel Room has one of New York City’s most dramatic and breathtaking backdrops: a 50’ by 83’ wall of glass overlooking Central Park, Columbus Circle, and the Manhattan skyline. Learn more »
American Songbook events at The Appel Room: Shaina Taub, Joan as Police Woman, and Meshell Ndegeocello
Reserve parking
To reserve parking near Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, or the David Rubenstein Atrium, call 212-721-6500 or visit the Parking Reservations website. For parking near Jazz at Lincoln Center, call 212-490-3460.Accessibility
Lincoln Center’s approach to accessibility mirrors our commitment to transform performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of our audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on.
Learn more about the accommodations at this year's venues:
Alice Tully Hall
David Geffen Hall
David Rubenstein Atrium
The Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Health & Safety
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ("LCPA") is committed to the safety of our visitors, performers, and employees. Our guidelines for events and performances at outdoor and indoor venues managed by LCPA or when LCPA is the presenter can be found here »
Ticketing Overview
Our goal is to continue exploring new ticketing practices together as a community to make our performances more accessible to more people and to center equity and inclusion in every aspect of our field. All American Songbook performances are FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay. Please refer to the dedicated event page of the show you’d like to attend to confirm ticketing options.
Free General Admission Events
American Songbook performances at the David Rubenstein Atrium are available for FREE via General Admission—first-come, first-served. Advance reservations are not required for these events; just show up! While we'll do our best to accommodate as many guests as possible, we cannot guarantee admission.
Free Fast Track Option
In addition to General Admission, all performances at the David Rubenstein Atrium offer a FREE Fast Track reservation option, giving priority entry into events. Reservations for Fast Track will open every Monday at noon for that week's events and can be reserved on this page. Please check the event's dedicated web page to confirm if Fast Track is available for the performance you'd like to attend.
Choose-What-You-Pay Events
American Songbook performances held at Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, and The Appel Room are available on a Choose-What-You-Pay basis. With Choose-What-You-Pay ticketing, you decide what's right for you. We offer a suggested ticket price, as well as options to pay more or less. The minimum ticket price is $5.00.
3 Ways to Buy Tickets
There are three ways to purchase Choose-What-You-Pay tickets.
1. Book online from the event's dedicated web page.
2. Call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–8:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.
3. Book in-person at the Alice Tully Hall box office (Broadway and 66th Street) or the David Geffen Hall box office from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.
Choose-What-You-Pay
With Choose-What-You-Pay ticketing, you decide what's right for you. We offer a suggested ticket price, as well as options to pay more or less. The minimum ticket price is $5.00.
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Paul Sng + Celeste Bell / Documentary / English / 96 minutes
Poly Styrene was the first woman of color in the UK to front a successful rock band. She introduced the world to a new sound of rebellion, using her unconventional voice to sing about identity, consumerism, postmodernism, and everything she saw unfolding in late 1970s Britain. As the frontwoman of X-Ray Spex, the Anglo-Somali punk musician was also a key inspiration for the Riot Grrrl and Afropunk movements.
But the late punk maverick didn’t just leave behind an immense cultural footprint. She was survived by a daughter, Celeste Bell, who became the unwitting guardian of her mother’s legacy and her mother’s demons. Misogyny, racism, and mental illness plagued Poly’s life, while their lasting trauma scarred Celeste’s childhood and the pair’s relationship.
Featuring unseen archive material and rare diary entries narrated by Oscar nominee Ruth Negga, this documentary follows Celeste as she examines her mother’s unopened artistic archive and traverses three continents to better understand Poly the icon and Poly the mother.
Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché
There are two ways to access this free event:
1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up!
2. Fast Track, opening the Monday before the event at noon.
Co-curators
For ticketing, call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Saturday 10:00 am–8:00 pm and Sunday noon–6:00 pm.
For general inquiries, call Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or email [email protected].
The David Rubenstein Atrium is where arts and democracy converge—committed to the values of welcoming all, artistic innovation, audience and artist intimacy, and community partnership. The Atrium’s free programming opens our world to culture that addresses today’s most pressing issues and explores our common humanity. Learn more »
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