Sergio Mendes & Bebel Gilberto The 60th Anniversary of Bossa Nova

Presented by UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance

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In a genre that is inundated with singers, Avery*Sunshine has forged a career by staying true to her musical vision. Fluent in many languages from soul and house to jazz and hip hop, she expresses herself with a voice that speaks boldly and tells a uniquely familiar story-a story about love and loss, healing and finding the newness of oneself in the midst of it all. Her repertoire features soulful, in-the-pocket R&B grooves, sublime ballads, exquisite arrangements with lush orchestration and exuberant, life-affirming gospel. The Atlanta-based singer/songwriter's no-holds-barred signature sound has also garnered her acclaim from such pop luminaries as Patti LaBelle, Berry Gordy, and Boy George. Career milestones include opening for Babyface at Madison Square Garden, performing for Smokey Robinson at his Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame tribute, and taking the stage twice with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Sunshine is joined by her musical partner (and husband) Dana Johnson, a classically-trained guitarist, gifted lyricist, producer, and the man behind the tracks. 

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City: Los Angeles

Royce Hall

Royce Hall

10745 Dickson Court
Los Angeles, CA 90095
United States