By Roger Costa
@NJPAC
Brazilian master composer and singer Caetano Veloso is one of those cases when an artist simply becomes an instant adjective, a strong meaning of great quality, thoughtful music and sociopolitical engagement. Since the 60’s as one of Tropicalia’s founder, and his tragic experiences with the country’s dictatorial regime leading to exile, Caetano has been in the spotlight as one of Brazil’s most iconic musical representatives, beloved by the nation, an influential force and a richly diverse, poetic composer. Born is Santo Amaro, Bahia, Caetano is said to make his final international tour, and those who miss this opportunity must go to his native Bahia for a chance to spot him perform again. Caetano Veloso, “Meu Coco”, Saturday, April 6th at NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark. Tickets $60.-$130. INFO: https://www.njpac.org/event/caetano-veloso-meu-coco/
@Radio City Music Hall
As temperatures start to rise, The king of Salsa, Gilberto Santa Rosa is back and right on time to heat up the floor and make you dance the night away when he takes the historical stage of Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, Manhattan. Winner of 6 Grammy Awards, Gilberto is known for his romantic and lively dancing sounds, creating a unique and contagiously upbeat symphony of Latin rhythms. Witness for yourself the energy and vibrance of one of the top Tropical singers of all times, performing on April 6th at 8pm. Tickets start at $99. INFO: https://www.msg.com/calendar/radio-city-music-hall-april-2024-gilberto-santa-rosa/3C005EF8CE4410A1
@The Joyce Theater
Formed by athletic, energized young dancers and representing the future of modern dance, Ailey II returns to The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Avenue, for a special golden anniversary celebration. Featuring Premieres of Artistic Director Francesca Harper’s Luminous and Baye & Asa’s John 4:20, the program will mark their 50th anniversary reflecting on the importance of giving new artists incentive and education. The company has developed many community programs over these 5 decades reaching out to emerging dancers and choreographers as well as launching their career. “Luminous” for instance, pays homage to this process of creation and the responsibles for shining a light on it. The week-long engagement also includes excerpts from Willaim Forsythe’s “Enemy in the Figure”, Judith Jamison’s solo “Divining”, and other repertory highlights. April 9 thru 14. Tickets start at $12. INFO: https://www.alvinailey.org/engagement/ailey-ii-joyce
@MoMA
Starting March 31st the Museum of Modern Arts, 11 West 53rd Street will present an exploration on artist Käthe Kollwitz, gathering over 120 pieces of art that reflect on the industrialization, social turmoil and war trauma of her period. Tracing her creative development from 1890 thru 1930, it features rarely seen drawings, prints, and sculptures as a result from public and private collections around the country and in Europe. INFO: https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/5625
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