Toshi Reagon with BIGLovely and Friends

The performance of Toshi Reagon with BIGLovely and Friends will take place on 20th of November, 2017 at the NYUAD Arts Center, Abu Dhabi.

Toshi Reagon is a talented and versatile singer, composer, musician, curator and producer with a profound ear for sonic Americana—from folk to funk, from blues to rock.

Toshi Reagon’s expansive vision of sonic Americana inspires audiences with BIGLovely’s big-hearted, hold-nothing-back approach to rock, blues, R&B, country, folk, sacred, and funk.

Described by Vibe magazine as “one helluva rock’n’roller-coaster ride” and by Pop Matters as “a treasure waiting to be found,” Toshi Reagon is a one-woman celebration of all that’s dynamic, progressive and uplifting in American music.

Since first taking to the stage at age 17, this versatile singer-songwriter-guitarist has moved audiences of all. The New York Times described her blend as “…a love of mixing things up…[her] vocal style ranges from a dirty blues moan to a gospel shout to an ethereal croon.” Her live performances, in particular, aren’t just accessible; they’re irresistible. And Toshi Reagon loves her audiences. Leading her renowned band – BIGLovely, launched in 1996 – she instantly connects, inspires and empowers.

Featuring guest sets by Tariq al-Sabir, Morley, Josette Newsam-Marchak, and Shayna Small, from the cast of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower.

Organized by: NYUAD Arts Center
Venue: East Plaza, The NYUAD Arts Center, New York University Abu Dhabi
Ticket: bookings open 2 to 3 weeks prior to the performance date
Admission: 8:00 PM