By Roger Costa
@The Joyce Theater
Considered one of the most respected and active artistic voices in Burkina Faso, choreographer and composer Olivier Tarpaga comes to The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Avenue, with his Dance Project “Once the Dust Settles, Flowers Bloom”, a sensitive collaborative work exploring themes of immigration, abandonment and social injustice. With focus on the refugees crisis, especially those of his homeland, Tarpaga examines the effects of religious extremism over the fragile class, women and children engaged in the fight against the political oppression they arduously endure. Performed by a group of distinguished, energized dancers to original live compositions by Tarpaga. October 3-8. Tickets start at $10. INFO: https://www.joyce.org/performances/olivier-tarpaga-dance-project
@NJPAC
If you lived the 90’s you might remember hits such as “The Boy Is Mine,” “Angel of Mine,” and “So Gone,” in the voice of R&B superstar Monica. The legendary artist and multi-platinum Grammy winner will heat up our hearts with her seductive and smooth, soulful songs when she descends at NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, on Sunday, October 1st at 7pm. Considered a queen of American music for her show-stopping, falwless voice, Monica is set to perform her greatest hits as well as brand new hot music. Opening the show is rising star Wé Ani, fresh off her “American Idol” breakthrough participation. Tickets $42-$132. INFO: https://www.njpac.org/event/monica/
@City Winery
Brazilian pop diva Baby do Brasil is bringing her new show to New York this weekend. On Saturday, September 23rd at 8pm, the revered, multi-faceted artist, singer and composer will take the stage at City Winery, 25 11th Avenue, at 15th Street. An iconic figure known for her vibrancy and energized vocals, as well as the soothing mix of Samba, Bossa, Funk, Soul, Rock, and Jazz, Baby, now at 71, continuous to enchant listeners everywhere she performs. “Baby do Brasil In Concert” travels through the hits that made her a star, her collaboration with Novos Baianos, her eternal hit “Menino do Rio” and new songs. She will be joined on stage by great musicians such as Junior Camilo and Rapha Dantop (keyboards), David Rangel (bass), Nenel Lucena and Jean Pedroso (guitars), and Miguel Assis (drums). INFO: https://www.citywinery.com/newyork/Online/default.asp
@Mark Morris Dance Center
Miro Mangloire’s New Chamber Ballet is back with a new, glamorous season. The opening performance of the 2023-24 season will feature four short ballets by Magloire, set to music by Maurice Ravel, Pierre Boulez, and contemporary composers Beat Furrer and Wong Foo Jeng. A specialtreat will be the repeat of the 2010 solo “In a Simple Black Dress,” performed by Amber Neff, dressed in a smart black dress, one pointe shoe and one ballet slipper. September 22 and 23 at 7:30pm at Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. INFO: www.NewChamberBallet.com
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