Clarice Magalhães is a Brazilian singer and percussionist from Rio de Janeiro. She has performed, toured and recorded with a variety of groups, including the critically acclaimed Choro na Feira, before releasing her first solo album in December 2009. She specializes in Samba and Choro,...

El Monstruo: Dread and Redemption in Mexico City JOHN ROSS will read from his new book John Ross—poet, journalist, and globetrotting troublemaker—has lived in what the Aztec-Mexicas described as “the umbilicus of the universe” since the great Mexico City earthquake of 1985...

Win a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card! To enter: Sign up to receive Arte y Vida Chicago weekly Newsletter during the month of May. Winner will be selected randomly and notified by email on May 31,...

Casa Michoacan Gallery Presents El y Ella he and she An exhibition on femininity and masculinity Jose Andreu & Rosanna Mark February 26 to April 10 Casa Michoacan 1638 S Blue Island Av 312-491-9317 RECEPTION April 2...

Revista Contratiempo & Arte y Vida Chicago.com Presentan Noche De Poesia y Jazz with Darwin Noguera and CALJE y poetas de Chicago PARTE DE POESIA EN ABRIL 30 de abril 7:00 pm Green Dolphin 2200 N Ashland (at Webster) $10 Advance Tickets Suggested Donation 100% of your donation will...

What is Flamenco? Flamenco finds its roots in Latin, African, Jewish, Arabian, Moor, and Spanish persuasions that converge into passionate dance, music, and song (bailao, cantao y tocao). This musical, a preview of a work in progress and fundraiser for the full production, will sway you...

OUR LADY OF THE UNDERPASS By Tanya Saracho, Directed by Sandra Marquez April 1 – May 1 16th Street Theater 6420 16th St, Berwyn, IL Our Lady of the Underpass by playwright Tanya Saracho will be remounted at 16th Street Theatre and directed by Sandra Marquez (Teatro Vista Ensemble Member)....

Café Magazine and LeadRock are hosting a Meet & Greet CéU. Photos || Merchandise || Autographs || and an unforgettable experience. Win Backstage OR SoundCheck access RSVP CLOSES April 14, 2010 5PM CéU Vagarosa tour concert on April 23, 2010 at Green Dolphin. Enter the promotion and be...

Pride of Paper/Orgullo en Papel: Arte Pale Oaxaca & Kiff Slemmons Over the past 10 years Chicago-based artist Kiff Slemmons has been collaborating with Mexican artists at a papermaking facility outside of Oaxaca. Using local plants, fibers, and natural and synthetic dyes, Slemmons has...

Search for “Raul Midón” on YouTube and you’ll find a clip of the New York-based vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter appearing on The Late Show With David Letterman in 2006. Performing “State of Mind,” the title track from his 2005 debut album, Midón unleashes a silky, soulful...

Carlos Varela sings the reality of Cuban youth with all their strengths and weaknesses- his music and his work are considered to be the most representative of the so-called “Nueva Trova” movement in Cuba. Carlos Varela was born in Havana on April 11, 1963. He began writing songs...

La Pasion Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Whether they are exploring the songs of the Aztec people or teaching the whole family about Mexican...

La Pasion Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Whether they are exploring the songs of the Aztec people or teaching the whole family about Mexican...

La Pasion Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Whether they are exploring the songs of the Aztec people or teaching the whole family about Mexican...

Tercer Festival de Poesía en Español 24 de abril al 1 de mayo Celebración multicultural del mes de la poesía LECTURAS | PERFORMANCE | CONCURSOS DE POESÍA VISUAL Y ESCRITA  NOCHE DE JAZZ CONCURSO POESÍA VISUAL Fecha límite recepción de videos, 7 de abril Detalles de convocatoria en...