Migguel Anggelo to Bring ANOTHER SON OF VENEZUELA to Detroit Institute of Arts

Brooklyn-based, Venezuelan-born dynamo Migguel Anggelo brings his acclaimed show "Another Son of Venezuela" to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) on Nov. 18 as part of its Friday Night Live! concert series.

With his virtuosic band The Immigrants and a pair of sensational singers, Anggelo will create a kaleidoscope of vocal theatrics and poetic storytelling that is both hilarious and touching. Presented by Culture Lab Detroit, the performance will take place in the museum's Detroit Film Theatre auditorium at 7 p.m. and is free with museum admission, which is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Developed with and directed by Obie Award winner David Drake and musical director Mau Quiros, "Another Son of Venezuela" explores the very personal immigration themes of love, loss, family and national pride, as well as the challenges of claiming an authentic identity in the United States. By combining Latin, pop and folk music classics with his and Quiros' original compositions, Anggelo forges a new music-theater experience in an increasingly bilingual world.

"'Another Son of Venezuela' sheds light on the complexities of being an immigrant in the United States-an experience I know well-and conveys that story in a way that all of our visitors can relate to" said DIA Director Salvador. "The DIA is a place where the arts can function as springboard to bring to the foreground important current issues in our society. Music, in this case, is a language that will help bring a fresh perspective about immigration and foster a better understanding and friendly dialogue within our communities."

Anggelo began his career at age 13 as Pinocchio in a South American touring production of the Broadway musical. He trained for a dozen years in classical ballet, studied voice at the Conservatory of Music in Cologne, Germany, has written music throughout all of his journeys as an immigrant in several countries and has released two albums. This past summer, Anggelo and The Immigrants performed a 10-city concert tour in Russia as a cultural attaché under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State.

Culture Lab Detroit fosters conversations and collaborations between Detroit and the international design community. Through public discussions, exhibitions, public art projects and creative partnerships, Culture Lab Detroit explores and promotes the vital role of culture in the mindful regeneration of the city. Jane Schulak founded Culture Lab Detroit in 2013 in partnership with the Detroit Creative Corridor Center and the College for Creative Studies.

Museum Hours and Admission: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission (excludes ticketed exhibitions) is free for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb county residents and DIA members. For all others, $12.50 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 62+, $6 for ages 6-17. For membership information, call 313-833-7971.

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), one of the premier art museums in the United States, is home to more than 60,000 works that comprise a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times through the 21st century. From the first Van Gogh painting to enter a U.S. museum (Self-Portrait, 1887), to Diego Rivera's world-renowned Detroit Industry murals (1932-33), the DIA's collection is known for its quality, range and depth. The DIA's mission is to create opportunities for all visitors to find personal meaning in art. Programs are made possible with support from residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Photo Credit: Nico Iliev

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