The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) announces the return of Portuguese-Mozambican artist, Mariza, the living voice of fado on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Mariza will share contemporary fado from her bold new album Mundo, a vibrant musical travelogue that journeys from Cape Verde to Spain, and from Argentina to Portugal.
Mariza grew up listening to and singing fado music in the streets and tavernas of her native Lisbon. With a strong musical background in gospel, soul, and jazz, it was Mariza’s father who encouraged her to emphasize the traditional music of Portugal in her repertoire. In 1999, following the death of fado’s most beloved interpreter, Amalia Rodrigues, Mariza performed a broadcast tribute that soon led to the release of her first fado album in 2001, the acclaimed, Fado em Mim. Through impassioned concerts and additional recordings, including three Latin GRAMMY nominations for Concerto em Lisboa in 2007, Terra in 2008, and Mundo in 2016, Mariza continues to draw attention to this cherished musical genre making it an internationally recognized art form. In June 2016, Executiva Magazine recognized Mariza as one of the 20 most influential women in Portugal.
Accompanying Mariza on the Chan Centre stage will be her gifted band members José Manuel Neto on Portuguese guitar, Pedro Jóia on acoustic/classical guitar, Yami on acoustic bass guitar, and Vicky Marques on drums and percussion.
Chan Centre Connects Events
A series of ancillary events programmed in conjunction with Chan Centre Presents performances, exploring the role of arts and artists in society.
• Pre-Show Talk with Elaine Avila – Wed Nov 2 / 7:15pm @ Royal Bank Cinema. Award-winning playwright Elaine Avila is currently in a three-year residency with Playwright’s Theatre Centre to write Portuguese plays. In advance of the Mariza concert, Elaine talks about the importance of fado music, her own Portuguese/Azorean heritage, and her newest work Lost in Fado.
Chan Centre Presents: Mariza
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 8pm
Ticket prices: From $62
Address: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts University of British Columbia 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Box Office: 604-822-2697 / chancentre.com
In person at the Chan Centre ticket office Open Tue-Sat, 12pm-5pm
Website: chancentre.com