Cherie Mannino
A New Orleans native, born and raised in the Lower Ninth Ward on the bank of the Mississippi River, Cherie Mannino has enjoyed an exciting professional singing career in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and abroad. Her vocal experiences include New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, Snug Harbor, and performances with timeless greats, including Tony Bennett, and singing backup for jazz icons Keely Smith and Rosemary Clooney, as well as pop diva Linda Ronstadt.
Having moved from New Orleans after hurricane Katrina, Cherie has called Columbus home since 2005, where she resides with husband, trumpeter Milo Mannino, her two children, Amelia and Matthew, and their dog, Percy. Her love of sharing music, her sense of humor, and heart-felt musical expression have made her a local favorite in New Orleans and Columbus.
Also a Licensed Independent Social Worker, Cherie loves using music for good. Partnering with local non-profits for various social causes is an especially beautiful way to share the joy of live music with others.
Cherie appears locally with various groups playing modern and traditional jazz, New Orleans music, bebop, blues, folk, rock, soul, big band music, and community singing. She has headlined shows at Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, Ginger Rabbit, The Columbus Museum of Art, and more. Grateful to be a part of Columbus’ vibrant music community, Cherie currently performs with Cap City Swing and the The Ramblers at venues, music festivals and community events in Columbus and beyond. For more information, demos, and booking, visit: