Badi Assad

"Moving from gauzy delicacy to vigorous propulsion, from dreaming to dancing and back” – The New York Times

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Badi Assad began studying guitar at the age of fourteen under the tutelage of her father, Jorge, and her brothers Sergio and Odair of Duo Assad -- and as a singer, with her mother, Angelina Assad. Career highlights include winning the "Best Brazilian Guitarist" award of the International Heitor Villa-Lobos Festival. She has worked with Bobby McFerrin, Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah McLachlan, Seu Jorge -- and most recently, with Arooj Aftab on her multiple GRAMMY-winning Vulture Prince. Assad's technical mastery allows her to fully explore the guitar's sonic range, combining the human voice and the power of story. More importantly than technical wizardry, Assad connects with audiences at an emotional level, owing to her authenticity, her whimsy, her power, romanticism, and truth.

STUDENT and TEACHER tickets available by choosing STUDENT or TEACHER ticket type. Tickets issued at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center's Box Office will call on the day of show with valid Student or Teacher ID. Students must be age 18 and under.