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For many years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has thrilled audiences world-wide with their joyous and uplifting music, fusing the seemingly disparate yet spiritually resonant traditions of Zulu music and Christian gospel. Whether performing at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration or alongside Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland, Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s beautiful, a cappella harmonies recall the days […]
Famed for her speed, power, dramatic footwork and her expression of traditional flamenco forms through her own inimitable style, Eva Yerbabuena has been one of Spain’s leading dancers for over a decade. Her compact, formidable form contains “…enough explosive energy to fuel a rocket ship, and once her feet start hammering the floor one fears […]
Internationally renowned dance company, Compagnie Hervé KOUBI, debuts their critically acclaimed work “What the Day Owes to the Night” (Ce que le jour doit à la nuit) at the Rialto. Recognized as one of Europe’s most distinctive choreographers, Hervé KOUBI believed he was of French heritage until he was 25, when his father suddenly revealed […]
America can’t get enough of the singular Afro-Cuban sound, especially when it’s from the legendary Afro-Cuban All Stars, the best-known Cuban orchestra today. Drawing on both classic Cuban styles like son and danzón, and contemporary dance rhythms like timba, the multi-generational Afro-Cuban All Stars showcase the best musicians that Cuba has to offer (many of […]
Described as “mystical music with a modern edge,” Niyaz seamlessly blends medieval Sufi poetry and folk songs from Iran and surrounding Persian Gulf countries with rich acoustic instrumentation and state-of-the-art electronics. Azam Ali’s exquisite vocals in Dari, Farsi, Urdu and Turkish transport one instantly to distant lands and states of mind. Interactive designer/visual artist Jerome […]
The Consul General of Mexico, Javier Díaz de León, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University and the Institute of Mexican Culture cordially invite you to celebrate “Día de Muertos en México”. Join the Rialto Center for the Arts for a Mexican celebration of Day of the Dead with an Altar display, photo-exhibit, pan […]
Join the Rialto at this community building event viewing the inspiring film about Muslim-Christian peace. The Sultan and the Saint screening at the Rialto Center of the Arts is an event you won't want to miss, cohosted by the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta and Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Watch the trailer and learn more […]
Danced exclusively by men, malambo dates to the 17th century when it emerged on the Argentine Pampas as a competitive duel among gauchos (or cowboys) to prove prowess, strength, and vigor. Today, Argentina’s Che Malambo re-imagines the style as an exhilarating, entertaining performance. Their precise footwork (or zapeto) mimicking the galloping of horses, the intense […]
Eddie Palmieri—whose musical career began at age 11 and spans over 50 years, includes three-dozen recordings, and boasts nine Grammy Awards—is quite simply a salsa and Latin jazz legend. But despite his long and storied career, Palmieri remains a restless innovator who embraces his Latin roots while unapologetically and insistently moving the music forward and […]
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University is the cultural centerpiece of downtown, located in the heart of Atlanta’s historic Fairlie-Poplar district. This year, the Rialto celebrates 100 years, a major milestone, as an anchor for the arts in downtown Atlanta. The Rialto is a cultural resource, not just for Georgia State […]
Please join ALPFA Atlanta for the ‘Atlanta: A Global Business City’ workshop where you have the opportunity to network, connect and learn from international business leaders about opportunities for your business expansion into global markets. We are honored to have Miguel Aleman, The Consulate General of Peru, Consul General Javier Diaz de Leon of Mexico, […]
For nearly three decades, Brazil’s Balé Folclórico da Bahia has electrified stages and delighted critics around the world with its exuberant interpretations of traditional Brazilian folk dance. The dancers, musicians, and singers routinely bring audiences to their feet—and into the aisles!—with high-energy performances combining African dance (passed down by Brazil’s black population since the days […]
Representing Cuba’s expanding cultural life, Havana-based contemporary Malpaso Dance Company—whose name, jokingly, means “misstep” in Spanish—skillfully blend unfussy ballet, their native Afro-Cuban tradition, and intensely physical modern dance. Following their 2014 U.S. debut in a sold-out run in New York City—which garnered high praise from The New York Times—Malpaso have continued to play a role […]
Conceived by an Egyptian ethnomusicologist and an Ethiopian-American singer, The Nile Project is dedicated to empowering (through music) the diverse—and sometimes conflicted—communities living along the more than 4,000 miles of the Nile River. Consisting of a dozen musicians representing each country bordering the Nile, the musicians speak many languages, use varied rhythms, and play many […]
The Nobel Peace Prize Gala in Atlanta gathers talented artists and hosts from around the world to pay tribute to the year’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The 23rd annual Nobel Peace Prize Gala will be held on November 19, 2016 at 4-7:00PM at Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University in Atlanta. This […]
Joe Lovano and Chucho Valdés have shared a record label—legendary Blue Note Records—for years but have never shared a stage until now. Pianist Valdes, winner of numerous Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, has been a legend in Afro-Cuban jazz for the past 50 years, while “post-Bop” jazz saxophonist (and Grammy Award winner) Lovano has recorded […]
A work of visionary genius, Fritz Lang’s Metropolis remains—90 years after its debut— one of the most remarkable films of all time. Using groundbreaking special effects, Metropolis imagines a bleak future in which the working class is enslaved not only by a powerful ruling class but by technology itself. Experience this pioneering piece of cinematic […]
The World Affairs Council is proud to present November 10th Cuba Vibra! with Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State. Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba is a phenomenon in Cuban Dance. They performed at the 2015 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas and received rave reviews from the New York Times. Bring your dance shoes, Summer dresses […]
Established a quarter-century ago, Israel's Vertigo Dance Company uses contemporary dance to explore profound connections within society, art, and the environment and, over the years, has established itself as a unique presence in the world of dance. This exciting project, by choreographer Noa Wertheim, weaves together twenty years of Vertigo Dance Company's creations. With a […]
Off the EDGE, two nights of electrifying dance from some of today’s most exciting contemporary artists. Since starting in 2012, Off the EDGE has redefined dance in Atlanta by bringing innovative and international dance to the heart of Atlanta and its growing dance communities on a biennial basis. Presented by the Rialto Center for the […]
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