Mariza With Special Guests Derek Gripper & Duo Andalus
About This Event
Mariza headlines a mixed-genre bill at NJPAC, joined by South African classical guitarist Derek Gripper and the rhythm-forward Duo Andalus. Mariza's clear, narrative-focused singing sits alongside Gripper's guitar translations of Malian kora repertoire, notably the music of Toumani Diabaté, and Duo Andalus's structured, momentum-driven arrangements, producing a program aimed at attentive listening rather than spectacle.
About the Artists
Mariza
Mariza is a Rock/Pop vocalist and bandleader whose performances favor clarity over spectacle. In the New York–area circuit she appears at NJPAC, anchoring bills that place her songs alongside instrumental traditions from beyond pop.
Derek Gripper
Derek Gripper is a classical guitarist from Cape Town specialising in the kora music of Mali, in particular the music of Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté.
Duo Andalus
Duo Andalus is a Rock/Pop group heard on bills that place contemporary songcraft alongside acoustic traditions. They have appeared at NJPAC in programs such as *Mariza With Special Guests Derek Gripper & Duo Andalus*, sharing the stage with fado singer Mariza and South African guitarist Derek Gripper.