Considered one of the most innovative Cuban pianists in generations, Fonseca became a musical connoisseur after his time as a pianist with the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club®. Fonseca found his exemplary sound between the crossroads of jazz, traditional music, and soul immersed from his Afro-Cuban roots.
Carrie Mae Weems’ Past Tense takes us on a deep dive into the enduring significance of the iconic tale of Antigone. Through music, text, projection, and video, this powerful piece explores themes of social justice, escalating violence, gender relations, politics and personal identity within the context of contemporary history.
Feb. 10 UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents soul and R&B singer-songwriter Goapele, performing from her latest release, Dreamseeker, on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Single tickets are now available for $29.50–$59.50 online at cap.ucla.edu and theatre.acehotel.com, via AXS by phone at 888-929-7849 and in person at The Theatre at Ace Hotel box office. Single tickets: $29.50–$59.50 per program; Phone: 888-9-AXS-TIX (888-929-7849). The Theatre at Ace Hotel box office: Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; day of show, 90 minutes prior to