Two-time Grammy Award winner Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats perform a swingin’ interactive and multilingual concert that is sure to make “adults and children alike smile” (New York Family)! Led by Kalantari, the group has been featured on PBS Kids Jam and can often be found topping the charts on SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live. Raised in the Dominican Republic, Lucy and friends write songs in English and Spanish to promote accessibility for broader audiences and inspire families to learn about other cultures. Scat and snap along with Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats!

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Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Grammy Award-winning band Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats blend their playful, jazz-age-inspired sound with lyrics in English and Spanish. Known for her engaging performances, Kalantari invites audiences to join in with interactive scat singing and toe-tapping tunes that celebrate joy, community, and resilience. Her music can also be heard on Dora on Paramount+, Snug's House on Universal Kids, PBS Kids Jam, and family radio stations around the world.

Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats

The Gudelsky Gazebo

What if supernatural creatures were real? What if they’ve been walking among us, hiding, pretending to be human? What if on the days leading to Halloween, they get to be just as they are?

Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats: Haunting Days of Halloween

University of California San Diego

Join us for a delightful morning of music and movement with Grammy Award-winning artist Lucy Kalantari at Caramoor on July 12, 2024, in Katonah, NY. This special concert, designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers, will take place at 11:00 am in the Education Center Family. Lucy Kalantari, celebrated for her jazz age-inspired music, invites families to sing along in English and Spanish, embracing the joys of life, community, and resilience. 

Accompanied by her band, including the talented Jen Hodge on bass, Lucy will share swinging originals and classic children’s songs in a performance that promises to engage and delight. This event is particularly welcoming to children who are neurodivergent, have sensory sensitivities, or those who simply appreciate a more relaxed concert environment. Modifications to ensure a comfortable experience for all attendees include relaxed house rules and extra space for movement.

Lucy Kalantari is not only a remarkable artist and composer but also a dedicated mentor and advocate for inclusivity in the music industry. Her work spans engaging children’s media, mentorship programs, and contributions to a more diverse and inclusive music community. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to introduce the little ones to the joy of live music in a setting that celebrates diversity, creativity, and community. Buy your tickets now and add this enchanting event to your calendar.

Lucy Kalantari

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Past events

Mar 7, 2026

Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats · Hylton Performing Arts Center

Jul 24, 2025

Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats · Strathmore

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