Toko Telo
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The Dakota’s determined march away from a predominantly jazz menu is more easily forgiven when the venue offers up programming...
Sep 15
3 NEW SHOWS ON SALE
Sep 5
Pat Metheny Side-Eye
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Virtuoso jazz guitarist Pat Metheny’s career stretches back to the ’70s and encompasses popular infusions of rock and folk, eclectic...
Sep 3
Eddie Palmieri + Pat Metheny Side-Eye
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Hoping to create awareness for the ongoing post-hurricane struggles of his homeland of Puerto Rico, the nine-time Grammy-winning pianist will...
Aug 29
Nachito Herrera and Habana Social Club
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Though he keeps coming up with new themes and concepts, Nachito plays the Dakota so regularly that it’s too easy...
Aug 26
Latin Jazz Series
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The Dakota has assembled a fascinating four nights of Latin jazz. Kicking it off will be two evenings of Minnesota’s...
Aug 23
Dobet Gnahoré + Irv Williams’ 100th Birthday
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Tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 13) Originally from Côte d’Ivoire, now based in France, Gnahoré was being compared to Miriam Makeba and...
Aug 13
Dobet Gnahoré
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Charismatic Côte d’Ivoire singer Dobet Gnahoré’s music defies borders, her lyrics often advocating for African unity and women’s rights. Drawing...
Aug 12
Gloria Gaynor + Dobet Gnahoré + Irv Williams’ 100th Birthday
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Her disco classic “I Will Survive” has become an enduring anthem for people dealing with many different challenges, from hurricanes...
Aug 9
Star Tribune Feature: Maurice Jacox
One of Minnesota's most stylish singers gets 'Stripped Down' for his solo debut
Even though he’s been singing on Minnesota stages for 50 years, Maurice Jacox might have an identity problem. Is he...
Aug 9