The SawLady amazes midday commuters at Times Square
As I got off a downtown #1 train at Times Square, 42nd Street, I walked up the stairs to hear a voice. Can it be that Lincoln Center comes to Times Square, or did a Broadway play decided to do a matinée underground?
It is the musical stylings of Natalia Paruz, the SawLady, who plays the “musical saw” that is making the angelic voice. This is not a saw that is used to build or go though wood. This saw pierces through the New York underground air and is a thousand times more pleasant to hear.
According to The SawLady, this instrument is one that has been in existence since ancient times. It has been brought to the forefront for about a century now and has been know to have made appearances in Hollywood.
The SawLady is officially a member of “Music Under New York” an Arts for transit program sponsored by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York (MTA). She helps out with the Annual Audition, where thousands compete for the “Music Under New York banner” permit to display. The permit is for life.
While conversing with The SawLady, a person every 5 minutes stopped by and asked her about her craft. Its so nice that people are open to learning about the saw.
The SawLady treated me to 2 performances. Honestly, I would not have known that is was a saw, not a voice if I didn’t see it with my very own eyes.
To learn more about the SawLady, visit her website at www.sawlady.com.
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