By Roger Costa
@Global Citizen
The most awaited mega concert of the year is happening this Saturday right in the heart of Central Park. For many years now, Global Citizen has become the largest social movement festival in the world and New York is the center of all attentions with a hot, over the top lineup of global-sensation artists including Shakira, Cardi B Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo, Elyanna, and Korean megastar ROSÉ. Broadway and Hollywood favorite Hugh Jackman will present the show which was created to bring awareness to the social cause of fighting extreme poverty in the world. It is also a globally viewed showcase for giving voices and opportunities to minority countries, communities and the marginalized.
ROSÉ is one of the most influential artists of this generation, bridging languages and cultures through the universal power of music. “We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Global Citizen stage for her first-ever solo festival performance,” said Katie Hill, Chief Music and Entertainment Officer, Global Citizen.
Confirmed speakers are Kristen Bell, Tony Goldwyn, Laurie Hernandez, Nate Burleson, and Vladimir Duthiers, Lydia Kekeli Amenyaglo, Fy Rajaonarivelo, among many others. The event is free, and tickets can be obtained online by participating in the movement. Saturday, September 27 from 5pm to 10pm at Great Lawn in Central Park, West 81st Street. INFO: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/
@The Joyce Theater
The phenomenal Philadelphia’s BalletX is performing at The Joyce Theater through Sunday, September 28 and their 20TH anniversary show is simply vibrant and exuberant. Under the artistic direction of Christine Cox, it opens with “Scales on the Wings of the Butterfly”, a visually stunning pile of bodies displayed on stage as the large team of dancers embrace themselves in a giant collective demonstration of their commitment to the art of dancing.
Colorful costumes and futuristic techno music enhanced the vitality and vibrancy of the opening act, which was highlighted by the dancers’ incredible ability, endurance and their phenomenal athletics. An enchanting duet followed, “Two People in Love Never Shake Hands”, enticing romanticism and tragedy, beautifully performed with dramatic tunes. And then, an emotional force took control of the room as a solo was performed to the sound of Tom Jobim and Vinicius’s “Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar” (sung in both Spanish and Portuguese with a special treat by Caetano Veloso).
It was a delicate, invigorating poetic piece. The final act, “Sojourner” brought in a group of sensational jazz musicians, blending Afro Latin influences with American Jazz. The celebratory piece evoked martial arts, capoeira and other forms, in an enthusiastic collective dance. BalletX performs through Sunday, September 28 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, on the corner of 19th Street. (Photo credit: Scott Serio for BalletX).Tickets start at $10. INFO: https://www.joyce.org/performances/balletx-f89q
@New York Film Festival
The 63rd edition of the veteran and world-prestige film festival kicks off Friday and runs through October 13. Among the incredible highlights at this year’s New York Film Festival presented by Film at Lincoln Center, are the world premiere of three anticipated productions, Daniel Day-Lewis return to the screens, “Anemone”, German racial drama “Gavagai” and Palestinian doc “With Hasan in Gaza”.
The Talk Series is back and extended with multiple talks and roundtables taking place at David Atrium and the Amphitheater. Ethan Hawke, Noah Baumbach, Joaquim Trier, Lucrecia Martel, Lucio Castro, Oliver Laxe, Williem Dafoe, Kelly Reichardt, Kent Jones and Martin Scorsese will be discussing their artistry and passions. In a rare appearance, Iranian master Jafar Panahi rounds up the lineup which is certain to be a brilliant evening of cinema’s craftsman and inspirations.
Some of these events are free and tickets are distributed one hour prior to the presentation. INFO: https://www.filmlinc.org/nyff/daily/nyff63-talks-lineup-features-jafar-panahi-claire-denis-lucrecia-martel-and-more/
Jazz at Lincoln Center
The house of Jazz on 60th Street and Broadway will present the master of percussion and Brazilian rhythms Cyro Baptista at their elegant Rose Theater on November 7 and 8 at 7:30pm. Cyro is among the greatest and most inventive jazz musicians in the world, and he hails from Brazil.
Travelling the world with his contagiously vibrant music which he makes out of anything literally, Cyro is turning 75 at the peak of his artistry collaborating with other great names and engaged in social movements, including bringing music to schools around the country. He will be joined by special guests and remarkable music partners, Trey Anastasio on Friday night and Cassandra Wilson on Saturday night. INFO: https://jazz.org/concert/cyro-baptista-at-75-a-banquet-for-the-spirits/
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