I Chose me
The Center at West Park Presents
I chose me
As a part of the Evolution Festival
Friday, September 26, 2025 @ 7:30PM
Location The Sanctuary
At St. Paul & St. Andrew
Appropriate for All Ages
I Chose Me is a genre-blending live music experience that tells the story of one artist’s journey through doubt, transformation, and the bold decision to choose herself.
Created and performed by CZK—a soulful, truth-driven artist whose life spans continents and cultures—this show unfolds through a powerful mix of original songs and storytelling. Each piece captures a chapter: moments of heartbreak, clarity, growth, and triumph. Together, they form a deeply personal narrative of becoming.
This is more than a concert—it’s an invitation into a story that moves from silence to voice, fear to freedom. Blending elements of soul, pop, Afro-fusion, and alternative R&B, I Chose Me is rooted in authenticity, purpose, and deep emotional resonance.
Whether you’re on your own path of healing and self-discovery, or simply drawn to music that speaks with honesty and heart, this show offers a space to reflect, connect, and celebrate what it means to truly choose yourself.
Join CZK for an unforgettable evening of sound, story, and soul.
Cynthia Z Kum - Creative Director
Daniel Otu - Visual Artist
About the Lead Artists
CZK is a music artist whose journey spans continents, cultures, and creative evolution. Born in Cameroon and raised in Bangladesh, her life has been a tapestry of diverse experiences that shape her unique sound and perspective. Ten years after immigrating to the United States, she relocated from New Jersey to Harlem, New York, where she found not only a home but a wellspring of creative freedom and growth. Influenced by legendary artists like Bob Marley, Tracy Chapman, and Tina Turner, CZK makes music that is honest, soulful, and rooted in purpose.
The CWP Evolution Festival is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
