Category: Music
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Michael Walz Group Presents Brazilian Music Outdoors Amidst Flowers in NY
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Jazz, bossa nova, that typical Brazilian samba outdoors, in a flower-filled garden in the midst of the urban jungle that is New York. Dream? No! This event, promoted by the West Side Community Garden, is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, at 6 PM, at 123 West 89th St (between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues). On this…
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Rita Lee, Brazil’s Greatest Rocker, Dies at 75
Singer Rita Lee, 75, passed away on Monday night (8). She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021 and had been undergoing treatment since then. The family confirmed her death on the singer’s social media. She died at her home in São Paulo, the capital of São Paulo state, late last night. “Surrounded by all…
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SummerStage Announces 2023 Season
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City Parks Foundation announced the 2023 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York’s beloved outdoor performing arts festival, bringing 80 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs. Returning for its 37th year, the festival will once again showcase established and emerging artists from…
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Everyone knows that May 5th, or Cinco De Mayo, is a day for tacos, margaritas, fun, and celebration. But do you know exactly what happened on this day of seemingly endless festivities and celebrations?History of Cinco De MayoLet’s start by clarifying the biggest misconception about the date: No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence…
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Aerosmith Announces Farewell Tour
After more than five decades together, Aerosmith has announced a farewell tour. The band’s website lists the dates for the “Peace Out” tour, which kicks off in Philadelphia this September. “After 50 years, 10 world tours, and playing for over 100 million fans… It’s time for one last hurrah!” the band wrote on Instagram. They…
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A Latin American Festival Brings Traditions and Culture to St. Augustine, FL.
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Interactive cultural exhibits, nearly 100 artisans, historical games, traditional dance performances, dance workshops, and food vendors representing over a dozen countries will come together during the St. Augustine’s Unidos en la Música: A Latin American Festival on Saturday, May 6, offering a day filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Hispanic culture for the…
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Gilberto Gil’s Expresso 2222 Celebrates 50 Years
Brazilian singer and songwriter Gilberto Gil, known for his musical innovations and political activism, has been moving audiences and influencing artists and thinkers around the world. His seminal 1972 album Expresso 2222, his first release after returning to Brazil from exile, turns 50 this year. In celebration, the CUNY Graduate Center is hosting a discussion…
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Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Rafael Barata at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Rosa Passos with Kenny Barron and Ron Carter brings the iconic Brazilian vocalist and guitarist to the Appel Room for the first time since her sold-out performance in 2016 with NEA Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron. Her mesmerizing synergy will be enhanced by Passos’ reunion with Ron Carter — also an NEA Jazz Master whom…
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense Is The Champion of Rio Carnival
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense won the title of best school in the Special Group to parade at Marquês de Sapucaí in 2023, marking its ninth title after more than twenty years.
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Super Bowl: Chiefs Won, But Rihanna Made Headlines.
Rihanna did not debut a new song during her performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, but she announced her second pregnancy. The artist sang a medley of her biggest hits while showcasing a noticeable baby bump in a red jumpsuit. The show took place during halftime of the game, which ended with the…