Independent Music Professional and Owner, Nkenge Inc/Cafe Ingenue Enterprises Inc
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- President/CEO at Nkenge Inc/Cafe Ingenue Enterprises Inc (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Operations Manager at Simpson Personnel
- Singer at Being Alive
- singer at 3 mo divas
- Education
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- Manhattan School of Music
- The Juilliard School
- Connections
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- Industry
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N'Kenge Pacurar’s Summary
"N’Kenge, a petit fireball, is the all-around entertainer” This multifaceted upcoming young star, is notable both for her vocal range, versatility and stage presence. This native New Yorker has performed internationally in opera, recital, musical theater, jazz, and pop. N’Kenge has just returned from starring in The Genius of Ray Charles musical where she made her West End, London debut at the Royal Haymarket Theater and has toured worldwide giving over 300 concerts. N’Kenge sang in the world premiere of Marion Caffey's 3 Mo'Divas where she received the prestigious Helen Hayes Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical. This season N’Kenge starred in the new Stephen Sondheim musical Being Alive that was directed by Billy Porter, and will be a featured soloist with the various symphonies such as Phoenix Symphony, Detroit Symphony and is proud to return to the Baltimore Symphony. N’Kenge releases her new album Centerstage this winter featuring acclaimed Artists such as Ray Parker Jr, Ray J and violinist Philippe Quint. N’Kenge will be collaborating with acclaimed Playwright/Director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj starring in a Off Broadway musical production featuring Tony Nominated Actress Vivian Reed.
N’Kenge has sung for Secretary General Kofi Annan for the United Nations Visionary Awards and Colin Powell when he was honored by the George C. Marshall Foundation. She was a featured soloist in a live broadcast from the Library of Congress, has headlined the Children’s Defense Fund Gala this past October and has made solo appearances at the White House (Clinton Administration), The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall Weill Recital Hall and has sung the National Anthem multiple times for the Mets at Shea Stadium. For more information on N’Kenge’s upcoming engagements and CD recordings, please visit her at www.cafeingenue.com
N'Kenge Pacurar’s Specialties:
Versatility in Opera, Pop, Broadway, Blues, Jazz, Gospel and R&B along with Dance, Acting and Songwriting
N'Kenge Pacurar’s Experience
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President/CEO
Nkenge Inc/Cafe Ingenue Enterprises Inc (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
January 2005 — Present (4 years)
Nkenge Inc is a small boutique staffing firm handling perm placement to private medical practices including freelance talent for the City of New York.
Cafe Ingenue Enterprise Inc is a entertainment company handling all aspects of the business ranging from consultation, productions and event planning. -
Operations Manager
Simpson Personnel
(Music industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year)
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Singer
Being Alive
(Music industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
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singer
3 mo divas
(Music industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years)
N'Kenge Pacurar’s Education
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Manhattan School of Music
Voice 1992 — 1996
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The Juilliard School
Additional Information
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N'Kenge Pacurar’s Honors:
Best Actress in a Musical Nomination from the Helen Hayes Awards for 3 Mo Divas
Best Actress Nomination from the Arizoni Theater Awards for Aida
Winner – The Lena Horne Scholarship, ASCAP Lieber & Stoller Award, Lola Wilson Hayes Competition and the Leontyne Price Vocal Competition
Award Winner – George London Foundation, Finalist – Francsisco Venas Int’l Competition
"Miss Manhattan" in the Miss America Pageant
Miss New York State in the Miss Talented Teen Pageant
N'Kenge Pacurar’s Contact Settings
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