Colloquium on Latin American Song with Claudia Villela
In conjunction with the exhibition Geometry of Hope: Latin American Abstract Art
Colloquium on Latin American Song with Claudia Villela
Wednesday, December 5, 3:30–4:45 pm
Kimmel Center, NYU
60 Washington Square South (at La Guardia Place), Room 905/907
Claudia Villela is recognized as one of the top Brazilian musicians living in the United States and on albums such as Inverse Universe (with Ricardo Peixoto) and Dreamtales (with Kenny Werner) she has shown herself to be a graceful, imaginative singer, an adventurous improviser, and a stunningly creative composer and lyricist. In this colloquium she will discuss her life and music, giving particular emphasis to the songs she composed for the concert Latin American Song (listed above).
Supported by the Fundación Cisneros. Organized by NYU’s Department of Music and co-sponsored by the Grey Art Gallery. Information: 212/998-8300.