The programme is under the theme “Arts at the Center”
Get ready for an eclectic array of global and local talent as The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi launches its Ninth Season.
THE SEPTEMBER LINE-UP
N O W I S W H E N W E A R E (the stars)
by Andrew Schneider
Thursday-Sunday, 31 August – 3 September
Tuesday-Sunday, 5-10 September
2.30-5.30pm and 7-11pm.
Venue: The Black Box at NYU Abu Dhabi
The immersive, multimedia theatrical installation uses thousands of reactive lights and hundreds of speakers to create an interactive theatrical cosmos in a unique experience. The show has two versions – a narrative version for only eight audience members at a time, and an installation version for up to 40 people. Visit here for booking details
Betsayda Machado and Parranda el Clavo
With special guests Liwa Maritime Ensemble
Thursday, 7 September 7, 7.30pm
Venue: The Red Theater at NYU Abu Dhabi
After touring throughout Europe and North Africa, these remarkable singers will make their Middle East debut, showcasing the sounds of Venezuelan afro-soul Tambor – a spirit-shaking percussion and voice celebration, comprised of polyphonic melodies and call-and-response chants layered on propulsive traditional drums. The UAE’s Liwa Maritime Ensemble opens with a performance of Emirati cultural heritage. Visit here for booking details
Asian Dub Foundation – In Concert
Friday, 22 September 22 at 7.30pm
Venue: The Black Box at NYU Abu Dhabi
The genre-busting East London collective perform for a second night, this time bringing a dance concert that spotlights their tough jungle rhythms, dub basslines, wild guitar, and forceful high-speed raps drawn from South Asian roots. Expect a wild ride from their Mercury Prize-nominated 1998 classic, Rafi’s Revenge through to their ninth studio album, Access Denied, released in 2020. Visit here for booking details
Songs My Father Loved – Bebel Gilberto
Saturday, 30 September, 7:30pm
Venue: The Red Theater at NYU Abu Dhabi
The Brazilian chanteuse presents a series of heartfelt and personal songs dedicated to her father, bossa nova originator João Gilberto. Through her intimate, acoustic style, Gilberto will showcase her skills as a composer, infusing her trademark Brazilian rhythms with a contemporary sensibility. Visit here for booking details
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