The Brazilian cat pounces as Jose Sena brings his Nego Gato Music and Dance Ensemble to McGlohon Theatre for a carnival celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture. Sena’s band plays the full panorama of Braziliana, ranging from samba and meringue to pagoda, and Jose can definitely move to the beat — that’s how earned his catty gato moniker. The high energy ensemble starts to work out at 7:30 p.m., with its special gumbo of arts, music, dance, and capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian “dance of war” that incorporates martial arts. Orchestra and balcony seats are $25, side balcony perches are $20, and student rush tickets for all seat locations are $15. Call 704-372-1000.
This article appears in Mar 14-20, 2007.
