Shelley Nicole's blaKbüshe with special guests Brown Girls Burlesque

Soul/funk outfit blaKbüshe is fronted by Shelley Nicole, who dominates their live shows with a fierce stage presence. Armed with empowering anthems, like the "irresistible dance groove" (Curve Magazine) of their single "blaK Girls," and a raw rock immediacy—which Shelley Nicole describes as "Nona Hendryx meets Black Sabbath"—blaKbüshe brings a brash, four-on-the-floor energy.


Brown Girls Burlesque (BGB) is a company of women of color dedicated to creating their own reflection in the art form of burlesque using whimsy and the theatrical depth. BGB stands out in the crowded space of the neo-burlesque movement by circumventing the classical and new school interpretations of burlesque by blending cultural traditions, experiences, and a distinctive artistic aesthetic.

Celebrating their cultures, expressing their opinions and showering the audience with their sexuality with fierceness, artistry and humor, BGB is dedicated to creating a space for more women of color to take the burlesque stage

With allure, humor, and artistry the dynamic women of Brown Girls Burlesque (BGB) come from a variety of cultures from across the globe; bringing to the stage the erotic and playful voice of women of color.