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PBS Arts Fall Festival: Unity – The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson

Courtesy of Ciprian Lacob
Sheila E.

Sat. Oct. 9 at 9pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | Hear Latin-infused arrangements of iconic songs in this concert special hosted by Sheila E.

World-class drummer and percussionist Sheila E. hosts a concert special that showcases award-winning Latin artists and a 37-piece orchestra performing Latin-infused arrangements of the songs on Tony Succar’s album Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson.

The concert features 10 songs that inspired musicians from all over Latin America to come together to celebrate and re-imagine hits such as “Smooth Criminal,” “I Want You Back” and “Billie Jean.” On its release in April 2015, the album topped the Amazon Latin World Music Charts, the iTunes World Music Charts and the Billboard Tropical Charts at #1. Produced by Unity Entertainment Corporation and Oregon Public Broadcasting in association with Universal Music Classics. 
 

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