A celebration of poetry and salsa! While the two art forms might seem different at first glance, they actually have a lot to say to each other. In this first-of-its-kind event, spoken word artists and salsa artists illuminate their rhythmic, lyrical and cultural connections. Your host is Caridad de la Luz (La Bruja), the Emmy®-winning Executive Director of the acclaimed Nuyorican Poets Cafe. There will be electrifying spoken word performances from Nuyorican poets Elisabet Velasquez (representing Puerto Rico and Jersey City) and Isabel Cruz (Puerto Rico/Paterson). The show culminates in a poetry-inspired set by GRAMMY®-nominated salsa singer Frankie Negrón (Puerto Rico/Newark). Following the performance, join us for a salsa dance party at NICO Kitchen + Bar!
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
