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NJPAC presents drummer Cindy Blackman Santana

originally published: 08/21/2024


(NEWARK, NJ) -- Jazz Rocker, Cindy Blackman Santana, an accomplished and versatile drummer known for her technical skills, creative improvisation, and expressive style, will be performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:00pm.

Cindy is recognized for her percussion mastery and has played in various music genres such as jazz, rock, and Latin. She has performed with a wide range of artists including Pharoah Sanders, Cassandra Wilson, and Lenny Kravitz.

Her versatility behind the drum kit and in front of the microphone is exhibited in her solo album Give the Drummer Some (2020), which spans jazz, rock, and funk.

Don't miss the chance to witness the sheer power of Cindy Blackman Santana's soulful playing as she takes the stage at NJPAC on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Tickets are $69 and available for purchase online starting Friday, August 23 at 10:00am. Tickets are also available by calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722), or visiting the NJPAC Box Office.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located at One Center Street 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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