Jazz at MOCA × Leslie Cartaya

Friday, September 27th from 8-9:30pm in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is thrilled to present an expanded event as part of its Jazz at MOCA series. Guests will enjoy a night of jazz with a performance by singer Leslie Cartaya, a panel discussion and O, Miami.

MOCA will present an electric performance by singer Leslie Cartaya series who will be joined by lively salsa dancers as part of its monthly “Jazz at MOCA” series. Cartaya was born in Cuba and grew up enjoying of musical improvisation with her family. Traditional Cuban music runs in Cartaya’s veins, and jazz and American funk have shaped her artistic expression. Cartaya vocalizes Caribbean, Afro-American, Afro-Latin and Latin American musical rhythms to create a harmonious fusion. Singing is Cartaya’s therapy – at an early age, she learned to express her joys, passions, sadness and melancholic moments through her music.

O, Miami will be reciting Zip Odes and promoting community engagement through poetry readings and writings during the course of the evening. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a pop up picnic patio featuring some of South Florida’s favorite food trucks and enjoy a full bar provided by Café Crème. The US Census will be on-site conducting giveaways and more.

This event is FREE and Open to the Public, RSVP here.