Joe's Pub Announces Lineup of Latinx Events

Joe's Pub is proud to host an exciting and diverse array of upcoming Latinx events in August! Highlights include Argentine folk from Mavi Díaz & Las Folkies with special guest Maria Volonte on July 19; Cuban son ensemble El Septeto Santiaguero on July 28; That's Not Tango celebrating Astor Piazzolla on the 25th anniversary of his death on August 5 and 6; Patagonian trio Fémina mixing Latin rhythms with international reggae and funk on August 10; Brazilian pop musician Aline Muniz, also on August 10; Brazilian jazz duo Livia Nestrovski & Fred Ferreira on August 11; and, Chicago mariachi ensemble Mariachi Herencia de México on August 20.

Complete show information with ticket pricing and links to our website follow.

MAVI DÍAZ & LAS FOLKIES WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARIA VOLONTE Wednesday, July 19 at 9:30PM $20 Lead by Argentine musical powerhouse Mavi Díaz, the band Mavi Díaz & Las Folkies is reinvigorating the rich folk traditions of Argentina with their original compositions, feminine point of view and electrifYing Live performances. This all-female band is deeply steeped in the Argentine folk tradition. Daughter of harmonica virtuoso Hugo Diaz, Mavi was surrounded by the best music from an early age. A pop star in her twenties as a founding member of the path-breaking group Viuda e Hijas de Roque Enroll, Mavi went on to an illustrious career as a performer, composer and vocal arranger. After many years living and working in Spain, Mavi returned to Argentina and to her roots in the folk music of her country. She founded the band Mavi Diaz & Las Folkies in 2010 to explore new expressive possibilities within the venerable Argentine folk tradition. Sonqoy, the band's debut album, was nominated for the Gardel Award 2011 as Best New Folk Album. The band's second album, Todo Si!, won the 2016 Gardel Prize (Argentina's Grammy) for Best Alternative Folk Album.

EL SEPTETO SANTIAGUERO Friday, July 28 at 7PM and 9:30PM $15 Advance / $20 Door Direct from the famous Casa de la Trova club in their hometown Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of son and bolero, El Septeto Santiaguero is the foremost son music ensemble on the current Cuban scene. Founded in 1995 by tres guitar virtuoso Fernado Dewar, Septeto has taken their contemporary perspective to the septeto format and have recorded eight albums in their two decade history. Their most recent release, Tributu a Los Compadres, is a collaboration with Jose 'El Canario' Alberto and was blessed with a 2016 Grammy nomination in the Tropical Latin category and a 2015 Latin Grammy win.

THAT'S NOT TANGO: Astor Piazzolla, A LIFE IN MUSIC Saturday, August 5 at 7PM Sunday, August 6 at 7PM $30 You've heard his music -- now meet the man. On the 25th anniversary of his death, That's Not Tango explores Astor Piazzolla's complicated personal relationships and far-reaching musical legacy. In words and live music, Piazzolla's imaginary and restless spirit takes us from his birthplace in Argentina through a childhood as a would-be hoodlum on the mean streets of New York's Lower East Side. We travel with him as a young man back to Argentina where he becomes a professional bandoneon player, band leader, and ultimately, composer, studying with the legendary teacher, Nadia Boulanger. This is the story of a kid who detested the scratchy tango records his father insisted on playing every night, to someone who grew up to become the savior of tango and, along the way, a towering figure in 20th century music. Conceived and written by Lesley Karsten (with co-writer Stephen Wadsworth), the show features Karsten as Piazzolla with pianist Brandt Fredriksen, bandoneon player J.P. Jofre, and violinist Nick Danielson.

FÉMINA Thursday, August 10 at 7:30PM $15 Fémina is a trio of female Patagonian singer songwriters, whose diverse songs are characterized by show-stopping harmonies and a magical on-stage chemistry reminiscent of Ibeyi mixed with smooth hip hop flow, á la Anita Tijoux. Hailing from the tiny mountain town of San Martin de los Andes, Fémina are two sisters and their best childhood friend: Sofia "Toti" Trucco (vocals, guitar, ronroco), Clara "Wewi" Trucco (vocals, percussion), and Clara Miglioli (vocals, guitar). Their live shows are often theatrical in nature, and mix a variety of Latin genres such as cumbia, candombe, rumba, boleros, with international rhythms alike such as reggae and funk. A unique and thrilling combo, the trio has toured internationally in Mexico, Europe, released two albums and are currently working away at their third full length album.

ALINE MUNIZ Thursday, August 10 at 9:30PM $15 Music fans in the US will soon have a chance to hear an exciting new voice emerging from Brazil's diverse music scene, singer/songwriter Aline Muniz, presented in association with Brasil Summerfest. With three acclaimed albums already released in Brazil, Muniz is highly regarded for her sophisticated compositions and sultry vocal style, and her US debut Aline Muniz / Brazilian Pop Music will introduce fans stateside to her fresh global pop sound. Showcasing a broad range of influences from bossa nova, classic MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) to electronica and pop, Aline collaborated on the song selection with acclaimed Brazilian producer Béco Dranoff for the 17-track collection, which features popular original songs from her three previous albums such as "Mensagem de Amor" and the recently released track "Eu, Voce e Mais Ninguém" (You, Me and No One Else) featuring a stunning video filmed in NYC's Meatpacking District, alongside Muniz's exquisite reinterpretations of songs including "Ribbon in the Sky" (Stevie Wonder), "Tempos Modernos" (Lulu Santos), and "Jack Soul Brasileiro" (Lenine).

LIVIA NESTROVSKI & FRED FERREIRA / TIM BERNARDES Friday, August 11 at 6:30PM $15 The duo of singer Livia Nestrovski and guitarist Fred Ferreira is one of the brightest stars from the new generation of Brazilian jazz. Their sound and ensemble is characterized by intimate, yet forcefully expressive harmony and the modernization of a delicate repertoire. Song and guitar entwine dialogues and wonder on the paths of Milton Nascimento, Tom Jobim, Kurt Weill and many Latin-American composers. This performance is presented in association with Brasil Summerfest.

PABLO SÁINZ VILLEGAS: AMERICANO Saturday, August 12 at 7:30PM and 9:30PM $30 Routinely drawing comparisons with such legendary exponents of his instrument as Andrés Segovia, Spanish classical guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas has already appeared on some of the world's most prestigious stages as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Philharmonie in Berlin, and most recently at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Known for a sound so rich and full that it does not need amplification, his concerto performances regularly inspire new invitations and immediate reengagements as a featured soloist with orchestras around the world. The 2017-18 season will see Sáinz Villegas debuting at Chicago's Grant Park Music Festival Orchestra at the Millennium Park in Chicago, the Norwegian Radio Orchestra in Oslo and Orquesta de Minería in Mexico City, to name a few. Sáinz Villegas continuously searches for ways to communicate with young audiences and to inspire them with music. A born communicator, the guitarist explains, "Music is among things we cannot touch and that is what makes it most powerful." Sáinz Villegas will be accompanied by bassist Pedro Giraudo and percussionist Nacho Arimany.

MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO Sunday, August 20 at 7PM $25 Mariachi Herencia de México, an ensemble of students from Chicago's immigrant barrios, has scored a surprise hit with their debut album of traditional Mexican music. Nuestra Herencia (Our Heritage) ranked No. 2 in its first week on iTunes' Latin chart, defying a music industry trend and pointing to a revival in recorded mariachi music. The album is believed to be the first major mariachi recording released in the U.S. by a student ensemble, with members ranging in age from 11 to 18. It was produced and arranged by L.A.'s mariachi master, Jose Hernández, who calls the project "one of those labor of love things."

About Joe's Pub at The Public
Named for Public Theater founder Joe Papp, Joe's Pub at The Public opened in 1998 and plays a vital role in The Public's mission of supporting young artists while providing established artists with an intimate space to perform and develop new work. Joe's Pub presents the best in live music and performance nightly, continuing its commitment to diversity, production values, community and artistic freedom. The organization also offers unique opportunities like New York Voices, an artist commissioning program that provides musicians the resources and tools needed to develop original theater works. Commissioned artists have included Ethan Lipton, Toshi Reagon, Bridget Everett, Allen Toussaint and more. In 2011, the Pub received a top-to-bottom renovation, leading to improved sightlines, expanded seating capacity and a new menu from acclaimed Chef Andrew Carmellini. With its intimate atmosphere and superior acoustics, Joe's Pub presents talent from all over the world as part of The Public's programming downtown at its Astor Place home, hosting approximately 800 shows and serving over 100,000 audience members annually. About The Public Theater

The Public Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham, is the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare, the classics, musicals, contemporary and experimental pieces in equal measure. Celebrating his 10th anniversary season at The Public, Eustis has created new community-based initiatives designed to engage audiences like Public Lab, Public Studio, Public Forum, Public Works, and a remount of the Mobile Unit. The Public continues the work of its visionary founder, Joe Papp, by acting as an advocate for the theater as an essential cultural force, and leading and framing dialogue on some of the most important issues of our day. Creating theater for one of the largest and most diverse audience bases in New York City for nearly 60 years, today the Company engages audiences in a variety of venues-including its landmark downtown home at Astor Place, which houses five theaters and Joe's Pub; the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home to free Shakespeare in the Park; and the Mobile Unit, which tours Shakespearean productions for underserved audiences throughout New York City's five boroughs. The Public's wide range of programming includes free Shakespeare in the Park, the bedrock of the Company's dedication to making theater accessible to all; Public Works, an expanding initiative that is designed to cultivate new connections and new models of engagement with artists, audiences and the community each year; and audience and artist development initiatives that range from Emerging Writers Group to the Public Forum series. The Public is located on property owned by the City of New York and receives annual support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and in October 2012, the landmark building downtown at Astor Place was revitalized to physically manifest the Company's core mission of sparking new dialogues and increasing accessibility for artists and audiences, by dramatically opening up the building to the street and community, and transforming the lobby into a public piazza for artists, students, and audiences. The Public's work is also seen on tour throughout the U.S. and internationally and in collaborations and co-productions with regional and international theaters. The Public is currently represented on Broadway by the Tony Award-winning acclaimed American musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and in spring 2017, Lynn Nottage's acclaimed new play Sweat. The Public has received 59 Tony Awards, 168 Obie Awards, 53 Drama Desk Awards, 54 Lortel Awards, 32 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 13 New York Drama Critics Awards, and five Pulitzer Prizes.

Tickets Available Online at joespub.com / Phone, 10AM-7:00PM, Daily 212-967-7555 Available In Person: The Public Theater Box Office, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC (Open daily at 2PM) Note: There is a $12 food / two (2) drink minimum per person per show, unless otherwise noted.

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