(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an intimate evening with Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $51.50-$111.50.

Philadelphia-born soul jazz musician Musiq Soulchild's unique and smooth sound became integral in the music scene after his debut album, Aijuswanaseing, was released in 2000. The Grammy-nominated R&B star is known for seamlessly fusing jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop and began on the road to musical stardom by beatboxing and freestyling on the open mic at local jazz clubs.

From barefoot dreadlocked troubadour to suave standard-bearer for contemporary R&B. Eric Benét may have changed his look. Still, one thing has remained consistent: his dedication to crafting authentic music that engages the soul.

"I'm not chasing any current whatever," says Benét, a four-time Grammy Award nominee. "It's about music that gives me goosebumps and touches my soul. That's always been a good barometer for me."

Tickets are available for purchase online, by calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

 

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