SAMORA PINDERHUGHES

Samora Pinderhughes is a composer, pianist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist. In his work, radically honest lyrics are combined with masterful musicianship and poignant visual projections. As part of the ensemble August Greene, he has collaborated with greats such as Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins and Common. He is also known for using his music to examine socio-political issues.  

Samora Pinderhughes (vocals, keys)
Elena Pinderhughes (flute)
Chris Patishall (piano)
Elliott Skinner (vocals, guitar)
Joshua Crumbly (bass) 

Pinderhughes grew up in Cuba and the San Francisco Bay Area, where he studied harmony and jazz composition. He later moved to New York to study music at Juilliard. Here he met his mentor, the award-winning playwright Anna Deavere Smith, who inspired him to combine film, theater and music in new ways. His first major political project was “The Transformation Suite”, which explored the history of radical resistance in African diaspora communities. In 2022, he released the critically acclaimed album GRIEF. 

Tickets In Dollars | 22.09 ~ 27.85

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SAMORA PINDERHUGHES

Samora Pinderhughes is a composer, pianist, vocalist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for examining sociopolitical issues and fighting for change through his art. Lauded as “…one of the most affecting singer songwriters today, in any genre.” by The New York Times and “a magical being” by Forbes, Samora is shaping new worlds through his art, his honesty, and his vulnerability.
Mara Hruby ~ Vocal
Karega Bailey ~ Poet

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MICHAEL MAYO

Coming from a family steeped in musical history, with ties to Earth Wind & Fire and renowned session work with artists like Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder, Michael Mayo has music in his veins. Signed to Mack Avenue Records, he’s already shared the stage with the likes of Herbie Hancock and Jon Batiste.

His career highlights include mesmerizing performances at the White House, the Kennedy Center, and major jazz festivals around the world. Mayo’s innovative approach to jazz vocals, combined with his dynamic stage presence, sets him apart as a true modern-day jazz icon!

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ARTURO O’FARRILL QUINTET

Arturo O’Farrill, son of the legendary Cuban composer Chico O’Farrill, continues his family’s musical legacy with his sensational quintet, which includes the talents of Zack O’Farrill on drums and Adam O’Farrill on trumpet. This is your chance to experience a night of exceptional music, where the past and present of Latin jazz converge at the Faena Theater!

Joining them is Telmary Diaz, one of the most talented and articulate Cuban rappers and singer-songwriters of today. Her unique style and poetic prowess add an exciting dimension to the evening, blending rap, jazz, and traditional Cuban rhythms in a way that only she can.

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SAMMY FIGUEROA

Immerse yourself in the rhythm of jazz as the legendary percussionist and Grammy nominee Sammy Figueroa returns to the Faena Theater stage, joined by the virtuosic Gonzalo Rubalcaba and the dynamic Aymee Nuviola. This trio is set to deliver an evening where the essence of jazz fuses with a groundbreaking performance!

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