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Panamanian legend Rubén Blades returns to Rose Theater, revealing dimensions of his music he hasn’t shared in 20 years. Integrating Brazilian harmony alongside Boca Livre and a classical approach to salsa alongside Costa Rica’s Editus, the Grammy Award-winning singer and composer proffers a fresh take on his signature Afro-Cuban sound.
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Date
Saturday, October 19, 2024 7:30PM
Location
Rose Theater
Name
Rubén Blades with Boca Livre & Editus
Description
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Jazz at Lincoln Center welcomes the return of Rubén Blades, an electrifying performer and gifted artist. The Panamanian legend delights audiences with his multilingual mastery of phrasing, song interpretation, and Latin American traditions and his tremendous expressive range. For this Rose Theater performance, the award-winning vocalist, composer, and activist is joined by two ensembles with whom he’s earned multiple Grammy Awards: Brazilian vocal group Boca Livre and Costa Rican outfit Editus Ensemble. This event is a co-production with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, combining cultural dynamism and artistic excellence.
Rubén Blades with Boca Livre and Editus Ensemble is presented with generous support from COPA Airlines.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Grammy Award-winning Panamanian vocalist, composer, and activist Rubén Blades performing alongside Brazilian vocal ensemble Boca Livre and Costa Rican outfit Editus Ensemble
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A stylistically diverse program featuring music from Pasieros (2023), Mundo (2002), and Tiempos (1999)
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Experience Rose Theater, JALC’s stunning concert hall that provides an unmatched acoustic experience
Lincoln Center Visionary Artist is part of LC Presents and is supported by:
NewYork-Presbyterian is the Official Hospital of Lincoln Center
United is the Preferred Airline of Lincoln Center Presents
Steinway & Sons is the Preferred Piano Partner of Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Visionary Artist is Lincoln Center’s season-long celebration honoring one extraordinary artist whose impact, vision, and values embrace the transformative power of the arts across many of the disciplines represented on campus.