Vocalist Aki Uawanda Featuring Taylor Roberts on Guitar

The Romanza Festivale presents Romanza's Collage Concert Series on select Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Waterworks. Each of the five performances presents music not typically performed in St. Augustine. Together these acts form a collage of diverse music.

Vocalist Akia Uwanda

On Saturday, January 25, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., vocalist Akia Uwanda performs with guitarist Taylor Roberts. A classically trained jazz singer, Ms. Uwanda was raised in Northeast Florida. Her debut album was released in 2017 and has original songs and jazz classics.  

Akia Uwanda favors jazz and soul tunes with sultry vocals and sings original songs and jazz favorites. Uwanda's voice ranges from low alto to high soprano. She is well-known for her vocal abilities, phrasing, and stage presence.

Admission: $25.00 per person. For tickets and more information, go here.

When: From 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on January 25, 2025.

Where: The St. Augustine Waterworks is located at 184 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084. See below for directions by vehicle.

Getting There: While the address is 184 San Marco Avenue, the only driveway on San Marco is Exit Only, so it is not available to access the Waterworks. Access to the Waterworks is through the St. Augustine Main Library parking lot, on the opposite side of the complex. (Use 1960 North Ponce de Leon in your GPS.)  

The Entire 2024/25 Series

• September 28, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. — Linda Cole presents songs from Nat King Cole and the Great American Songbook. 
• October 26, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. — Jazzy Blue Band with a taste of the tropics. 
• November 23, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. — On Point A Cappella Quartet performs new arrangements, interspersed with holiday tunes.
• January 25, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. — Akia Uwanda, vocalist, performs with Robert Taylor on the guitar.
• February 15, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. — Cliff Parrish directs local favorite vocalists as they perform songs of love in this special Valentine's concert.