(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) welcomes Carminho, the renowned Fado popular songstress from Portugal. Carminho is set to perform songs from her latest studio release, “Portuguesa,” on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 7:00pm.
At just 38 years of age, Carminho has already earned a distinguished reputation as one of the greatest Fado vocalists ever. Her diverse repertoire draws inspiration from both classic and contemporary Fado. “Portuguesa,” her self-produced sixth album, follows the success of her acclaimed 2021 release, “Maria,” which attained Platinum status in Portugal, further cementing her standing as one of the world’s most eminent proponents of traditional Fado.
Carminho has performed at some of the most prestigious venues, from the Barbican Centre in London to Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg and the Konzerthaus in Vienna, and this year’s international tour will visit over twenty-five countries, including a stop at SOPAC in New Jersey, providing music fans with the opportunity to witness one of Portuguese music’s most unique talents.
Tickets range from $50.50 to $72.50 and are available for purchase online. The show is presented by NJPAC.
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), located at 1 Sopac Way in South Orange, New Jersey, is an accessible cultural destination that presents world-class artists in an intimate and welcoming environment. The Jennifer & Tony Leitner Performance Hall is a 439-seat mainstage theatre with superb acoustics, sight lines, and seating. Audiences remark that performances in this space are like having their favorite artists in their living room. Artists acknowledge that the atmosphere encourages conversations with audiences. The Jennifer and Tony Leitner Performance Hall. at SOPAC is a 2,185-square-foot multi-purpose space for performances, rehearsals, classes, and special events.
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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