GET TO KNOW LOIDE aka LoideMusica Music Washington DC-based jazz vocalist LOIDE (pronounced loy-deh’) has roots in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau though born in France and raised in California. Serving up a mix of contemporary jazz and warm afro-lusophone rhythms, Loide’s music is reflective of her own eclectic roots. She has spent the last 12 years honing her musical craft in some of the nation’s hippest jazz clubs at night. Within the last few years alone Loide has had the privilege to perform in Hollywood for a star-studded televised event, open for the legendary Hugh Masekela and Oliver Mtukudzi, and perform at a Miriam Makeba tribute in New York on the same stage as Paul Simon, release the self titled album “Loide, Live at Bohemian Caverns” and most recently be taped for an one hour live special on The Africa Channel. Loide cites Sarah Vaughn, Cesaria Evora and Miriam Makeba as some of her greatest musical influences, but believes it is her African heritage that has provided her with a fresh musical perspective, a unique sound, and her native tongue. Loide is presently in the middle of recording her first full length in studio album. Law With a decade of experience within the immigration legal arena in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loide Rosa Jorge brings a wealth of hands on experience, dedication and integrity to her practice. A graduate of American University, Washington College of Law, Miss Jorge states My mission is to provide my clients with a safe space of honest and thorough legal counsel. This same passion has propelled her towards her objective, to be a respected immigration advocate amongst her clients and peers. Miss Jorge also brings a personal touch to her practice. Having immigrated to the U.S. as a child with her family, she credits the honest and kind hearted attorneys who helped her family successfully navigate their immigration issues, as one of her inspirations to provide the same quality of service within her practice. Miss Jorge states, “I’ve experienced first hand the stressors of an immigration status in limbo, and nothing can beat the peace of mind that comes from dealing with a good immigration attorney that you know you can trust! I want to provide nothing less for my clients.” Miss Jorge’s experience in immigration law is extensive and comprehensive. She has represented clients, and worked as co-counsel to family law attorneys handling legal matters both nationally and internationally. Some of Miss Jorge’s legal achievements include: o Written successful Appellate Briefs before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. o Success with obtaining visas within various U.S. Consulate posts abroad, including Brazil, Canada, UK, Liberia, Ghana, and China. o Success in reversing Orders of Deportation and Removal. o Successful in obtaining waivers, Humanitarian Paroles status, and Deferred Action for otherwise deportable individuals. Miss Jorge strives to strike a balance between servicing her client’s legal needs, and ensuring their comfort and ease with her legal services. A hallmark of Miss Jorge’s practice is her integrity in her counsel and work product, her personable candor, and the palpable dedication and passion she has for her clients and the law. Collectively, these attributes help create an environment were both client and attorney work as a team to achieve positive results. Miss Jorge also brings an eclectic array of personal interests and hobbies to the table, enjoying world music, jazz, home décor, visual arts, politics, human rights interests, and (when off the clock) swinging in hammocks. Miss Jorge is fluent in Portuguese and is conversational in Spanish. Links: loidemusica lrjorgelaw Twitter/Instagram : @loidemusica
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:12:42 +0000
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