Music in the Garden: Sariyah Idan & Strings and Giselle Anguizola Duo

This year, experience the seasons change at NOMA with Music in the Garden! Enjoy local musicians performing alongside artworks new and old in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Sunday afternoons February 22nd, April 12th, October 25th, and November 15th. On Sunday, October 25, join us for a Music in the Garden performance from Sariyah Idan & Strings and the Giselle Anguizola Duo & Strings and the Giselle Anguizola Duo. These performances will take place in the garden’s amphitheater. The closest Besthoff Sculpture Garden entrance to the Amphitheater is on the corner of Collins Diboll Circle and Enrique Alferez Drive, across the street from the entrance to Café NOMA. This program is free and open to the public, with registration recommended. Individuals who register will receive notifications of weather-related location changes. Register Now Download a Besthoff Sculpture Garden Map Performers and Schedule First Set, 2-3 PM | Giselle Anguizola Duo Giselle Anguizola plays rhythm guitar and sings classic swing from the American song book. The music is smooth and potent, with a seductive groove that captures the heart. Based in New Orleans, Giselle has built her artistic career performing locally & internationally for more than ten years. Fans have compared her to a mix of Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, and Billie Holiday. She is joined by Grayson Brockamp, considered one the best bassist in New Orleans – known for his immaculate tone, melodic overtures, versatility, uniqueness, harmonic drive, and intonation. They are thrilled to swing out together and share their passion for music! Second Set, 3-4 PM | Sariyah Idan & Strings Known as “the most hauntingly beautiful voice of the French Quarter streets”, and voted one of the city’s top street performers in The Gambit’s Best Of 2026 guide, Sariyah Idan is an internationally touring New Orleans based singer-songwriter, bandleader, and community organizer, originally from Woodstock NY. Her percussive guitar style and intoxicating stage presence stem from background as a dancer. She weaves unique sonics with poetic lyrics addressing struggle, love, social justice, and healing. Her albums include “Breaking Shadows,” “Glitter & Blood,” and “Live In Berlin.” For NOMA’s Music in the Garden performance, Sariyah will play a combination of originals and seasonal jazz and Latin tunes. She will be joined by cellist Jennie Brent whose evocative stylings range from classical to klezmer, blues, jazz, folk, and genre bending original compositions. www.sariyahidan.com