MUSIC
LULU SANTOS, A BRAZILIAN POP ROCK LEGEND, BRINGS HIS GREATEST HITS TO NEW YORK CITY |
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One of the most successful Brazilian artists of all time, with 30 albums and dozens of classics, Lulu Santos celebrates his 70th birthday with a new tour in the United States.
May 19
7:00 PM
Sony Hall (235 W 46th St)
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VISUAL ARTS
"DEEP MARAJÓ" - AN ARTIST FROM THE AMAZON AND LOCAL SCHOLARS TALK ABOUT TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS |
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The artist Ronaldo Guedes joins a conversation with Michael Heckenberger and Glenn Shepard, moderated by the archaeologist, Helena Pinto Lima. The talk will focus on history and concepts around the ceramics from Marajó, an island in the state of Pará, Brazil.
May 4
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Americas Society (680 Park Av)
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VISUAL ARTS
IN "BRAZILIAN LANDSCAPES", VALDIR CRUZ CELEBRATES FOUR DECADES OF PHOTOGRAPHY |
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Exploring and documenting the Brazilian landscape for over 40 years, the photographer Valdir Cruz presents a comprehensive view of the power of water and the greatness of nature.
May 25 - July 10
Opening on May 25 at 6PM
Consulate-General of Brazil in New York
(225 East 41st St)
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LITERATURE
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES THE NEW TRANSLATION OF "MACUNAÍMA" |
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Katrina Dodson joins renowned scholar and translator Brent Hayes Edwards to discuss her long-awaited new translation of the landmark 1928 modernist epic, Macunaíma: The Hero with No Character, by Mário de Andrade.
May 15
6:30PM - 8:00 PM
New York Public Library -
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (455 Fifth Ave)
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VISUAL ARTS
JAC LEIRNER - THE FIRST MAJOR SOLO EXHIBITION OF THE BRAZILIAN CONTEMPORARY ARTIST IN NYC |
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The exhibition shows a wide chronological span of the Jac Leirner experience, including two new works commissioned specifically for the Swiss Institute galleries.
May 10 - August 27
Swiss Institute (117 2nd Ave)
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VISUAL ARTS Dissident Practices of Brazilian Women Artists Curated by Claudia Calirman, the exhibition shows how the artists respond to social change. May 8 - 1:30 PM OUT, performance by Berna Reale. May 3 - June 16 Exhibition at the John Jay College (860 11th Ave) MORE INFO
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FASHION
¡Moda Hoy!
Latin American And Latinx Fashion Design Today
Taking a decentering approach to fashion studies, the exhibition brings together important fashion names, including the Brazilians: Patricia Bonaldi, Carlos Miele, Alexandre Herchcovitch, and more.
May 31 - November 12
Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
(227 W 27th St)
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MUSIC
The biggest Brazilian Reggae band Natiruts releases its new album Good Vibrations
With 2 Latin Grammy nominations, Natiruts plays all its hits and comes with a new album featuring special guests such as Debi Nova and more.
May 20
9:00 PM
HK Hall (605 W 48th St)
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MUSIC
For two nights only, Bebel Gilberto presents her concert at Baretto
The singer has been enchanting fans and critics worldwide with her magical voice and sultry blend of Brazilian music and rhythms.
May 12 & 13
8:30 PM
Baretto Music Bar (280 Park Ave)
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VISUAL ARTS Solange Pessoa:
Earthworks Using natural pigments, the artist shows huge canvases, featuring botanic paintings full off symbology. May 17 - June 17 Mendes Wood DM (47 Walker St) MORE INFO
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DANCE Music From the Sole: Partido Tap dance, body percussion and live music come together to explore the percussive dance with contemporary urban dance and music. May 17 8:00 PM McCarter Theater (91 University Place, Princeton, NJ) MORE INFO
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VISUAL ARTS [Art > Cabinet -
Anna Dantas, Ivan Grillo and Iván Navarro Art in Brackets opens its Spring edition of [Art > Cabinet to promote artists and cultural partners, instigating the appreciation of art. May 1 - September 29 By appointment only (Park Slope, Brooklyn) MORE INFO
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MUSIC The Influence of Percussion on Brazilian Classical Music Featuring works from several generations of Brazilian composers, the concert presents a kaleidoscope of rhythmic patterns with a rich mix of percussion instruments. May 21 6:30 PM Opera Center America (330 7th Ave) MORE INFO
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CINEMA BAM shows two movies based on Macunaíma with the presence of the translator Katrina Dodson Macunaíma (by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, 1969) Searching for Makunaima (by Rodrigo Séllos, 2020) May 9 7:00 PM BAM Rose Cinemas (30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn) MORE INFO
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VISUAL ARTS André Ricardo: Imaginarium The artist's first solo in NYC explores images of nature, architecture and symbols that reflect the pluralism of Brazilian identity. May 24 - July 28 Hutchinson Modern & Contemporary (47 E 64th St) MORE INFO
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MUSIC Hermeto Pascoal and Grupo:
Improvisations Series With music inspired by sounds of nature, Hermeto Pascoal often incorporates unconventional objects in his performances, proclaiming that “everything is an instrument”. May 25 7:00 PM Pioneer Works (159 Pioneer St, Brooklyn) MORE INFO
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CINEMA (Re)Exist in the Present, Imagine the Future A multidisciplinary event with screening of films by indigenous women, talks and Q&As with scholars and filmmakers. May 3 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tow Center for the Performing Arts (2920 Campus Rd, Brooklyn) MORE INFO
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MUSIC Tiganá Santana The Brazilian singer-songwriter shares his personal take on Afro-Brazilian music and culture. May 12 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM An online event by Americas Society MORE INFO
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TEATHER The Passion According to Janair, with Ana Carbatti Inspired by Clarice Lispector's novel, the play draws the story of a black maid from Rio de Janeiro who faces invisibility, but finds a form of empowerment. May 6 & 7 The Tank (312 W 36th St) MORE INFO
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MUSIC NYC Master Chorale presents: Cor Dulce, Cor Amabile Featuring choral music from Central and South America, the concert includes a world-premiere by the guitarist João Luiz and many pieces by Heitor Villa-Lobos, the great master of Brazilian clasical music. May 13 (Queens) MORE INFO May 20 (Manhattan) MORE INFO
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