Natalie Weiss singing "Momma Don't Cry" written by Jonathan Reid Gealt

Natalie Weiss sings "Momma Don't Cry" at Jonathan Reid Gealt's Canal Room concert Monday January 11, 2010 with Alex Lefevre at the piano, Summer Boggess on cello, James Guimaraes on percussion, and Kirk Bailey on bass. Back up vocals by Matt DeAngelis, Rachel Potter, Kasey Marino, and Bridie Carroll. Jonathan originally wrote this song for the 2007 Broadway in South Africa Benefit Concert at Symphony Space in NYC. The lyrics were based off a poem written by a young girl named Anna from South Africa. The title of her poem was "Momma Don't Cry." For more information on this wonderful organization, please check out their website at

http://www.broadwayinsouthafrica.org

For more information on Jonathan, his performances, or his writing check out any of the following sites.

http://www.twitter.com/jrgealt
http://www.myspace.com/jrgealt
http://www.facebook.com/jrgealt
http://www.Jonathan-Reid-Gealt.com

**Video shot and edited by Josh Young**

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[MissBroadwayDork]

I hate this Weiss girl. She NEVER goes off key or sounds bad. It's unfair and I'm clearly suspecting she's a mutant.

[blund92]

who had the nerve to give natalie weiss a thumbs down?

[zuzulik147]

WoW ! WoW ! WoW ! Very amazing song and singer :o)

[BigVegemite]

Wow :') This is amazing!

[ilyedward29]

OMG. She's so perfect.

[WHATHEPOO]

UGH WHY IS THIS SO BEAUTIFUL

[patrickian88]

@MissBroadwayDork professor x says " damn it natalie - use your power for more vibrato !!! channel your power"

[clayionify]

nvm i like it

[clayionify]

badbadbadbadbadbadbad

[LoverOfKakashi]

Her voice is so pure. I LOVE it.

Amazing performance.

[soccergoalygrl43]

beautiful. just, beautiful. 

[patrickian88]

@ChelaTheOreo lol a bit eh? lol never noticed it - think the straight hair makes her look a lot like her