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SUMMARY:Nachito Herrera
DESCRIPTION:“One of the world’s great Cuban pianists.” – TEDx Talks\n  \n“One of the world’s great Cuban pianists. [Nachito] blends jaw-dropping technique and rich\, powerful soulfulness in an amazing display of musical power and emotion.” – TEDx Talks  \nIgnacio “Nachito” Herrera has garnered acclaim as one of the world’s greatest Cuban pianists. He completely commands traditional classical and contemporary musical idioms. Nachito brings astounding technique and natural talent to compose explosive music that overwhelms the Dakota with powerful energy. \nHerrera stunned Cuban audiences at the age of 12\, performing Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2 with the Havana Symphony Orchestra. Later\, he joined the famed Cubanismo as the lead pianist\, arranger\, and Musical Director. He was also a special guest for Afro-Cuban All Stars. Additionally\, Nachito has played at many of the world’s finest concert halls and prestigious jazz festivals. He is the recipient of many regional and national awards. He was named City Pages’ Best Jazz Artist four times\, and has Emmys\, Grammys\, Minnesota Music Awards\, and the Immigrants of Distinction Award\, among many others. \nRecommended for fans of Buena Vista Social Club\, Irakere\, Ray Barretto and Chucho Valdes.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/nachito-herrera-oct29-2026/
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Judy Collins: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes - Farewell
DESCRIPTION:“One of the most beautiful and moving voices” – Rolling Stone\n  \nJudy Collins inspires audiences with her sublime vocals\, boldly vulnerable songwriting\, personal life triumphs\, and unwavering commitment to social activism. In the 1960s\, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later\, her luminescent presence shines brightly. Here\, new generations bask in the glow of her iconic fifty-five-album body of work. Also\, they draw inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. \nFans and critics highly esteem the award-winning singer-songwriter for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards. Moreover\, she also receives acclaim for her own poetically poignant original compositions. For instance\, the Grammy Hall of Fame includes her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”. Judy’s dreamy\, intimate version of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns\,” won Song of the Year at the 1975 Grammys. Furthermore\, she’s garnered several top-ten hits and gold- and platinum-selling albums. \nThe cultural treasure’s fifty-fifth release\, 2022’s Spellbound\, documents Judy’s artistic renaissance. Additionally\, the album is a special entry in her oeuvre. It marks the first time ever she wrote all the songs on one of her albums. Here\, Collins showcases twelve new recently-written modern folk songs\, and a bonus track of her evergreen\, “The Blizzard.” Thus\, Spellbound is an introspective and impressionistic album. \n“They say after the plague came the Renaissance\,” Judy says with a good-natured laugh. “The truth is\, I didn’t do an album like this sooner because I had other projects on my mind. Now felt like the perfect time to make this record because\, after all that’s happened in the world\, we need something beautiful and inspirational to lift us up.” \nRecommended for fans of Joan Baez\, Joni Mitchell\, Nanci Griffith and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/judy-collins-sweet-judy-blue-eyes-farewell/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Americana,Pop
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SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Show!\nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Ray Covington\, LaMont Keten\, Patricia Lacy\, and Erica West. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2026/2026-10-31/1/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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SUMMARY:Forever\, For Always\, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross
DESCRIPTION:21st Annual Show!\nLuther Vandross lives on as one of the greatest R&B/soul singers of our time. Hailed for his ballad work\, Vandross sold over 40 million albums and won eight Grammy awards. Here\, an all-star lineup assembles to pay tribute to the premier male R&B vocalist of the last several decades. \nThe show will include live performances of all of Luther’s greatest hits by some of the Twin Cities’ finest vocalists and musicians. These include vocalists Jay Bee\, Ray Covington\, LaMont Keten\, Patricia Lacy\, and Erica West. \nThe band:\nTony Axtell\, bass\nBrian Ziemniak\, keyboards\nDavid Feily\, guitar\nBrian Kendrick\, drums\nDaryl Boudreaux\, percussion\nAnd some very special surprise guests! \nRecommended for fans of Luther Vandross\, Peabo Bryson\, Patti LaBelle and Teddy Pendergrass.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/celebrating-the-life-music-of-luther-vandross-oct31-2026/2026-10-31/2/
CATEGORIES:R&B
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