The San Jose Speaker Series brings the very best of today’s eminent leaders, thinkers, and innovators in a subscription-based lecture series to downtown San Jose. The 2022-2023 Season of the Series runs from October 2022 through April 2023. All seven events will take place live and in person at San Jose Civic as well as via simulcast on the organization’s Zoom platform.
The 2022-2023 San Jose Speaker Series has been carefully crafted to deliver a range of inspiring speakers — world leaders, innovators and scientists, pioneering explorers, humanitarians, and acclaimed artists and performers in an open, unbiased forum where exciting concepts are presented and a broad scope of issues are explored for the intellectual enrichment of the community. You will come away from each speaker event with a greater awareness and broader understanding of new — and sometimes controversial — ideas.
The San Jose Speaker Series is dedicated to providing the highest quality speaker experience in the country, with a very personal touch for the subscribing members of our community.
Doors open one hour prior to each in-theater event. No children under age 5, please.
Speaker Calendar
An Evening with Cecile Richards
Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, 7:30pm-9pm
An Evening with Dr. David Eagleman
Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, 7:30pm-9pm
An Evening with Joel Sartore
Thursday, January 12th, 2023, 7:30pm-9pm
A Conversation with Malala Yousafzai
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023, 7:30pm-9pm
An Evening with John Brennan
Monday, March 6th, 2023, 7:30pm-9pm
An Evening with Rob Reiner
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, 7:30pm-9pm
An Evening with Marlee Matlin & Henry Winkler
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, 7:30pm-9pm
Important Note from the Event Organizers: “As of 12/7/2022, San Jose Speaker Series strongly recommends that all attendees be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. Staff will not be checking vaccination proof at doors. Facial coverings are also strongly recommended — but not required — while inside the theater.”
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100 gecs planted their flag on the proverbial pop culture moon with their 2019 debut album 1000 gecs, which was heralded by The New Yorker as “an impressively precise maximalist exercise with no rules” and “utterly unhinged in the best way possible” by GQ.
The innovative project captured the hearts of fans and critics alike — selling out all of their live shows to date, along with the New York Times calling it “some of the savviest pop music of the year” and Rolling Stone dubbing it “one of 2019’s most exciting debuts.”
In just a few months following the release of 1,000 gecs, the band went from playing their first concert from inside the video game Minecraft to selling out shows across the country, proving that their rabid, rapidly multiplying fanbase doesn’t only exist in the far corners of the internet.
After their world tour was postponed in the summer of 2020, Brady and Les kept rolling with the release of 1,000 gecs and The Tree of Clues, a rework of the original album featuring collaborations from the likes of A. G. Cook, Fall Out Boy, Charli XCX, and Rico Nasty, as well as crowd sourced contributions by fans. The transformative release was described by NME as a “brain-melting, genre-crushing vision of pop’s future.”
Their subsequent international touring over the past two years has sent the unlikely wizard-cloaked pied pipers jumping from sold-out show to sold-out show, seemingly two steps ahead of the zeitgeist, not to mention having a blast while doing it.
Machine Girl is also scheduled to perform.
Tickets are on sale as of January 27.
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Chuy Lizarraga canta en concierto los éxitos de su carrera. Después de años de trabajar con varias bandas, lanzó su carrera en solitario en 2004.
En 2010, su canción “La Peinada (La Peinadita)” se convirtió en un gran éxito internacional.
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Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, ATLiens made their debut in Dance music with their hit single “Chief” that garnered the attention of many after Skrillex debuted the record at Boiler Room and was supported by the likes of RL Grime, Diplo, and Jack U.
ATLiens are most identiable by their extraterrestrial existence and masked aura – a signature to their fans is their chrome faces and red illuminated eyes casting an eerie presence globally.
In recent years, ATLiens have toured globally across North America and Australia with their unearthly Abduction Tour, Space Cult Tour and many more.
In 2017 , ATLiens kicked off the year with their massive Bassnectar collaboration titled “Interlock” that was released on Skrillex’s record label – OWSLA. This was then followed by their single “Alchemy” and their notable large remix packs by the likes of TYNAN, Jameston Thieves, MineSweepa and others.
2018 was a huge year for these extraterrestrial beings with the release of their debut Invasion EP — featuring tracks like “Malfunction”, “Witch Doctor” and “Interstellar” — which led to substantial coverage on SiriusXM/Diplo Revolution. Following the saga, ATLiens announced the Phase One to their North American Tour, performing at multiple festivals and venues across United States and Canada. “Pay attention because An Invasion Is Coming.”
Presented by Bassrush.
Tickets are on sale as of November 11.
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Banda Cuisillos, comprised of a large number of musicians, is known for its romantic Mexican style of music, as well as for the Native American costumes the members wear when performing.
Since forming in 1989, they’ve recorded 36 albums, including their Latin Grammy award-winning Pura Rancheras.
Over the years, they’ve incorporated electric instruments into their traditional sound, and have continued to grow in popularity.
Tickets are on sale as of January 13.
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The Bangalore-bred and Mumbai-based stand-up comedian, writer, showrunner, musician and improviser Kenny Sebastian is arguably one of the biggest in the business. He is back on the road with his seventh comedy special “Professor of Tomfoolery”, one of the largest World Tours by an Indian comedian. This is your chance to catch him live as he pours his heart out, breaks down his family comedically and leaves you with 80 mins of non-stop laughter.
His comedy prowess has previously been seen in his Amazon Prime Video special Don’t be That Guy, along with the sci-fi comedy web series Starboyz on YouTube and Comedy Central’s The Living Room. Kenny has also co-written and acted in Sketchy Behaviour (Amazon Prime Video) alongside Kanan Gill.
With over 8 million followers online and live vlog shows like Chai Time With Kenny, he has created a niche for himself in the space of comedy. He has performed six stand-up specials, and his latest special The Most Interesting Person in the Room is available on Netflix.
Kenny has performed over 1500 shows across the world. His last World Tour saw him sell over 30,000 tickets in over 50 cities globally. Kenny also is the creator and host of the podcast Simple Ken, a podcast meant for millennials. His passion for creating and exploring more ways for expressing his artistic vision has resulted in him being hailed as one of the best comedians and creators in India and globally.
Advisory: Due to some mature material, parental guidance is suggested.
Tickets are on sale as of January 6, 2023.
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Acclaimed Japanese rock band Radwimps are thrilled to finally be headed back to play in North America this Spring.
Radwimps have also recently teamed up with highly acclaimed film music composer Kazuma Jinnouchi to create the perfect soundtrack and score for award-winning auteur director Makoto Shinkai’s latest film Suzume, which hits North America theaters in April 14, distributed by Crunchyroll. The physical release of the soundtrack will coincide with the movie launch stateside and Radwimps U.S. tour. Suzume is the story about a young girl traveling through various ruins across Japan while closing doors causing disaster.
Formed in 2001, Japanese 4-piece band Radwimps made their major label debut in 2005. Soon after, they garnered a broad fan base, with the younger generation at the core. The band has released nine studio albums thus far. The band’s creation of music for Shinkai’s previous record-breaking animated feature films Your Name and Weathering with You led to recognition at the Japanese Academy Award for Best Original Score. Their musical activities go far beyond Japan, including touring extensively around the world.
In November 2021, the band released their latest studio album, Forever Daze, and went on the road for a nationwide Japanese tour to support the album. Forever Daze was written and recorded throughout the pandemic and speaks to the musical challenges the guys faced, their hopes moving forward, and it features a diverse group of collaborators and experimental elements. The album welcomed guest artists including the famous actor/singer Masaki Suda, as well as two of the most up-and-coming artists, Awich and iri.
Radwimps, alongside YouTube Japan, have teamed up to release twenty newly remastered version of past music videos. These are available now. You can enjoy all of the the band’s classics in new high quality video.
Tickets are on sale as of February 3.
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Colombian reggaeton and cumbia artist Feid returns to the Bay Area to perform his greatest hits!
He has worked with such artists as J Balvin, Reykon, Nicky Jam and Sebastian Yatra.
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Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint to play RPGs. Join the McElroys as they solve puzzles, make friends, and probably slay a few monsters in… The Adventure Zone!
You can follow them on Twitter @TheZoneCast, and be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcatcher so you never miss a new episode.
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Join Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy for a live episode of their podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me, an advice show for the modern era. Watch as they take your questions and turn them, alchemy-like, into wisdom right before your eyes.
My Brother, My Brother and Me was launched as a TV series on the NBC streaming app Seeso, and is now available on Google Play, VRV and iTunes, where it was the #1 downloaded series on release, nearly a year after the show’s initial launch.
Their RPG podcast The Adventure Zone is also a #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series, and has been optioned to become an animated series for Peacock.
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Valentino Khan makes everything. The Los Angeles-based DJ and producer is an artist whose music truly knows no bounds. From producing hip-hop tracks for Grammy-winning artists to pumping out electronic club anthems at top venues all over the world, he is continuously evolving his unique personal sound. Incorporating elements of house, trap, bass, hardstyle and more. Valentino’s music always provides the audience with the unexpected, while remaining full of energy. A heavyweight in his own right, Valentino Khan continues to break barriers with original tracks, production credentials and incredible live sets.
The world was introduced to Valentino Khan in 2014, when he burst onto the scene with his debut EP In Khan We Trust on Skrillex’s OWSLA label. After gaining traction with the EP, a year later Khan’s original track “Deep Down Low” became an international sensation, earning the title of “Most Played Track Of The Year” and topping Sirius XM’s #1 Song of 2015 on Electric Area. Since then, he has earned a reputation as a remix master with official renditions of RL Grime’s “Pressure”, Alison Wonderland’s “Good Enough”, Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa’s “One Kiss”, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj’s “Swish Swish” and more.
Khan has continued his success in the dance world with huge tracks like ”Pump”, “Lick it”, ”Gold” with Sean Paul, “Novocaine” with Kayzo and “Pony” – from his House Party EP.
In addition to releasing his own music, Khan has produced tracks for high-profile artists. Among his notable original productions is “Welcome to the Party” with Diplo, French Montana and Lil Pump; which went RIAA Gold in the United States. Valentino has also produced tracks for 2 Chainz, B.O.B., Dizzee Rascal, Iggy Azalea, T.I. and more. His collaborations as a producer further include working with Major Lazer on the RIAA Gold song “Bubble Butt” featuring Bruno Mars & Tyga, which has proven to be a main stage staple for years.
When Khan isn’t in the studio, he’s relentlessly traveling around the entire globe to perform at some of the world’s best festivals and venues. His electrifying stage presence and high-energy sets have earned him a loyal international fanbase that follows him from EDC Las Vegas, where he threw down one of the most talked-about sets of the weekend, to the Lollapalooza festivals in South America 2019.
Ages 18+, only (with proper ID)
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The 6-member South Korean girl group NMIXX — consisting of Haewon, Lily, Sullyoon, BAE, Jiwoo and Kyujin — comes to San Jose!
The group’s main musical style is “Mixx Pop”, which combines more than two genres in a single song, making the whole song changeable and interesting to listen to.
Tickets are on sale as of March 28.
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Australian-based producer Hamish Prasad, aka Marauda, has risen through the ranks to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with amongst the elite of the bass music world.
This event is presented by Bassrush.
Ages 18+, only.
Tickets are on sale as of November 18.
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Colombian singer Charlie Zaa performs in San Jose this May!
He has a catalogue of more than 10 albums as a solo artist and won the Billboard Latin Music Award for Artist of the Year Award in 1998. He was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2002, and in 2011, his album De Bohemia reached the top of the Billboard Latin Albums chart.
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| Event Dates: May 26-29 |
FanimeCon, held primarily at the San Jose Convention Center, is Northern California’s largest anime convention. Packed with video programming, extraordinary costumes, music, games, tournaments, sensational panels and renowned guests, this annual celebration of Japanese art and popular culture entertains a colorful spectrum of fans and friends.
FanimeCon is brought together by a group of hard-working fans. These fans come together every year to create a new convention to share with others with similar tastes. From the staffers and volunteers to the attendees, the passion for anime and Japanese culture brings them closer. Over 25,000 enthusiasts have attended FanimeCon in the past.
COVID-19 Policy from the Event Organizers:
“Everyone attending FanimeCon 2023 must be fully vaccinated and boosted* prior to Thursday, May 25, 2023. Medical and personal exemptions, or a negative COVID-19 test, will not be accepted in lieu of vaccination.”
” *Fully vaccinated and boosted:
- 6 months to less than 5 years of age: Primary series
- 5 to 17 years of age: Primary series and (1) booster
- 18+ years of age: Primary series and (1) booster”
Guidelines are subject to change. Please visit www.fanime.com/news/covid-19-vaccination-policy/ for more details.
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CNCO is a Latin American pop boy band formed in December, 2015, after becoming the winning members of the first season of the La Banda singing competition series created by Simon Cowell and produced by Ricky Martin. The band has toured with Martin, and their singles “Tan fácil” and “Quisiera” charted well soon after their debut.
They released their first album Primera Cita on August 26, 2016. On May 9, 2021, Joel Pimentel announced his exit from the group, citing desires to “grow and explore new artistic venues.” The band announced they would continue as a quartet. Two months later, on June 22, the band released “Toa La Noche”, their first song as a foursome. They collaborated with Alex Rose for the song “Pa Que Guaye”, released on September 16.
Doors open at 7pm.
Tickets are on sale as of March 10.
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Danny Chien doesn’t believe in hype. Better known as Wax Motif, he’s regarded as a major orchestrator in the G-House sound. However, Chien isn’t content on producing the same sound. He’s ready for more challenging work.
With musical influences like R&B, disco and UK bass, the Australian-born producer brings an unique style to the studio, which makes him a highly sought-after producer. Chien released tracks Diplo’s Mad Decent, A-Trak’s Fool’s Gold, and Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records as well as a host of remixes for the likes of YG, Kid Ink, Chromeo, Deadmau5 and Warren G’. His work on Destructo’s album on Interscope includes the likes of Ty Dolla Sign, YG, Freddie Gibbs, Problem and Kurupt.
If you’re looking for new music from the producer who counts Diplo, Major Lazer, A-Trak, RL Grime, GTA, Oliver Heldens, Jauz, Knife Party, Tommy Trash and more as fans, fret not. Chien is currently working on new music to be released later this year.
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Originally from Huamantla, Tlaxcala, Carlos Rivera is recognized for his vocal and dramatic qualities, as well as his interpretive strength. His work and dedication on each stage where he performs produces a connection with the public.
Carlos Rivera has has established himself in various countries, and he remains one of the brightest stars in Mexico.
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Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band — featuring Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette — is returning to San Jose this June.
“It’s a new year, and here are some new tour dates,” Ringo affirmed. “I love playing with the All Starrs and can’t wait to be back out on the road again with this band. I send Peace and Love to you all and we hope to see you out there.”
Tickets are on sale as of January 20.
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Acclaimed comedian, actor and entrepreneur Druski is on his first-ever, headlining comedy tour titled Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda, presented by Happy Dad Hard Seltzer.
The 30-city tour features a combination of traditional comedic stand-up, as well as a live element of Druski’s renowned record label, Coulda Been Records, with segments that rose to prominence on Instagram Live. In the Coulda Been Records social media sessions, Druski offers aspiring performers an opportunity to showcase their skills online in front of millions. Now, as part of the tour, these prospective entertainers will have the chance to perform for a live audience for the first time ever.
“It’s a dream come true to headline my own comedy tour,” Druski said. “I’ve been fortunate to tour alongside several of the biggest musicians in the world and get valuable experience, but now I’m ready to take the next step in my career. I’m coming off my most successful year in comedy and it’s time to show the world my growth as an entertainer.”
Most recently, Druski served as the opener for Chris Brown and Lil Baby’s joint One of Them Ones tour, during the summer of 2022. He was also the official host of J. Cole’s The Off-Season arena tour in 2021 that also included appearances by 21 Savage and Morray.
Since his breakthrough, Druski has evolved into a multi-hyphenate force, having been tapped to appear in music videos for the likes of Drake, Jack Harlow, Chloe Bailey, Lil Yachty and more. Additionally, he’s starred in a wide array of commercials for brands such as Bud Light Seltzer, Beats By Dre, AT&T, Call of Duty, Mountain Dew, KFC, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer and Google Pixel.
Druski also has several TV and film productions in the works and, most notably, will appear alongside Chloe Bailey & Quavo in the comedy Praise This, produced by Will Packer.
Advisory: Due to some mature material, parental guidance is suggested.
Tickets are on sale as of February 1.
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The Canadian trio Black Tiger Sex Machine are known for their dynamic, rage-ready style — an explosive blend of heavy electro and bass.
Their show is a unique experience that strikes the perfect balance between a live performance and a DJ set.
Along with their music, their signature Tiger helmets and their apocalyptic Kannibalen world have attracted legions of faithful followers called the BTSM Church.
Doors open at 8pm.
Note: Ages 18+, only (I.D. required).
Tickets are on sale as of March 2.
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Stand Clear…. Nurse Blake hits the road again with his new comedy tour, Shock Advised!
Bring out your friends, family, and coworkers for an epic night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse.
Healthcare workers are going to pack the theater, so it’s sure to be the safest place and most fun place to be!
“Don’t miss out, and bring an AED, ’cause this is going to get wild!”
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Marisela – La Dama de Hierro – regresa a San Jose con su nueva gira ZAZ Tour.
No te pierdas este unico show — sera un show que no olvidaras! Preparate para cantar todos los exitos de Marisela!
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Come on out to the San Jose Civic with friends to enjoy an evening of ’70s and ’80s favorite disco hits and dance the night away!
This promises to be a thee-hours-long evening of nostalgia with music that moved generations across the world: Boney M, Samantha Fox and Bad Boys Blue!
Liz Mitchel (the original voice of Boney M) will be accompanied by her full band and dancers. Samantha Fox will also perform with a full band, Bad Boys Blue will rock the house, and the night will begin with entertainment from DJ BPM!
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Edén Muñoz Cantú, better known as Edén Muñoz, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer of Regional Mexican music.
Tonight, he brings his Consejos Gratis Tour to San Jose.
Doors open at 7pm.
Tickets are on sale as of March 3.
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Matute is a Mexican pop “covers” group formed in 2007.
Conceived as an act to pay tribute to the music of the ’80s from both English- and Spanish-speaking acts, their repertoire consists of bilingual versions of hits from the era, often in medley format.
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Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, widely regarded as one of the most influential and beloved Americana artists of the 21st century, are embarking on a North American tour with a new, all-star line-up: Adams, Brad Pemberton, Chris Stills, Daniel Clarke & Don Was.
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In 2005 when Brad and I had this mutual dream, we recorded Cold Roses in what can only be described as a state of being inside some kind of magic. We were part of it, shaping it, but Cardinals were a state of mind, and we were set adrift in the magic, in its rapids, falling forever over and over the falls off the edge of the world.
I remember discussing the artwork for Cold Roses with Brad over a few cold pops. “Let’s make the cover a book of magic…” as we talked about how weird it was we both felt this album above all would be important to us later, how we knew those days were a zenith point and going to not even seem real, Brad in his chess player magician way leaned in and said, “we need to leave a breadcrumb trail in that book if we ever want to get back here someday.” That grin. That squinty eyed grin of his.
We believed in the Cold Roses book of magic. We believed it so much we made a doorway if we ever wanted to find a way back.
If you look inside the artwork within Cold Roses, you’ll see a portal in there. I remember making that call to the art director and manager. “Look, I know it’s 2 am but we just left the studio and we need a portal in there – a window to another place with different weather on the other side.”… The line was as silent as the bar was loud, it was a pay phone – remember those – “okay” the voice answered flatly and amused. “Just make it look like there’s a window out of that book – inside the vinyl maybe on the slip sleeve insert – into a different time or dimension, some unknown other one.” Go look. It’s there.
Recently the signs have been everywhere. Brad and I kept up but were calling each other way more frequently – strange things were afoot. Spacewolf’s bass pick somehow ended up in a glass holder in my master bath. Next to where I keep this postcard Neal sent me with this psychedelic waterfall. Brad ran across a book of lyrics and drawings from back then, our old tour guidebook. The lights turned on and off in my house on days I played at home but in different rooms on different lamps. It felt like a warm hug. Like a sign.
Brad and I have both felt the gravity of those songs calling us home. The state of mind of what the living song in its own form was had returned to us both like a neon sign slowly lighting up in the fog and rain. After a few phone calls we knew it was time to find the portal. To take it to the future we left in it and continue this dream where it started.
That time is now. This is that future. Our spirits are calling to the other time in a living ache in a ghost dance.
It’s time.
Welcome to the other side. Welcome back, all.
Let’s go find out what we were meant to build here on the other side. Let’s ride this moon beast again across the valley – until we reach the plateau. Warpaint and wind.
For Spacewolf [Chris Feinstein], For Neal [Casal]… for this beautiful thing we left unfinished. And for you. Risk. Clouds. Motion. The open sky and the plateau. It’s time.
-Ryan Adams
Tickets are on sale as of March 31.
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| Performances: Dec. 5-6 |
Mexican star Natalia Lafourcade will perform at the historic San Jose Civic in support of her new album De Todas Las Flores, which she debuted at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She will also be performing songs from across her Grammy-winning catalog.
De Todas Las Flores is Natalia’s first release of all new original material since her breakthrough 2015 album Hasta La Raiz.
“I kept myself very entertained by visiting all these genres and composers,” she says. “But then I felt an inner call that soon turned into a powerful need. In the midst of the pandemic, I realized that I was hiding from myself, which made me reflect and understand that I had to break the ice and return to the recording studio.”
The result of this search is De Todas Las Flores, a dazzling and deeply sophisticated collection of original songs that feature Natalia’s trademark compositional virtues — the unusual melodic turns, the affecting poetry, her lightness of touch — while also revealing a musical maturity that hints at a new step in her career. It was inspired by themes of vulnerability, life and death, the feminine, nature, the mystical, love and heartbreak.
De Todas Las Flores was recorded entirely to analog tape over twelve intense days in Texas. It was produced by the acclaimed artist Adanowsky, son of film legend Alejandro Jodorowsky. Natalia gathered a new band without rehearsals prior to the album recording, in order to give the music a raw and live energy. The studio band featured musicians from a wide variety of cultures and perspectives: New York guitar icon Marc Ribot, 20-year-old piano wunderkind Emiliano Dorantes, bassist Sebastian Steinberg (Fiona Apple, Soul Coughing) and French drummer Cyril Atef.
Performances:
- Tues., Dec. 5, 2023 @ 8pm
- Weds., Dec. 6, 2023 @ 8pm
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