WDNA is proud to present an evening of art and music in the station’s Jazz Gallery. Out of Place, a solo exhibition by artist Gabriel da Silva + a performance by international flute sensation Nestor Torres. 

Reception at 7pm with catering from Old Lisbon Restaurant

Born in São Paulo, Brazil in 1983, Gabriel spent 14 years in Madrid before settling in Miami. His work is shaped by a life of constant displacement – from Brazilian Hip Hop and graffiti (including an early arrest at 18) to European masters like Bosch and contemporary influences like anime and street culture. “Out of Place comes from my own experience of living between cultures – a feeling shaped by Brazilian folktales, the wandering eyes of Gulliver, and the mischievous, rootless spirit of Macunaíma,” explains da Silva. “These stories taught me that you can be small and giant, foreign and familiar, lost and powerful at the same time. My paintings live in that in-between space where chaos meets invention, and where not belonging becomes a form of belonging.”

Known for his engaging and inspiring performances, Nestor Torres’ rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound remains apart in a class all by itself. His 14 recordings as a soloist, 4 Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination and one Latin Grammy Award, collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera and Arturo Sandoval, as well as performances with the Cleveland, Singapore and New World Symphony Orchestras among many others, are testament to the remarkable journey of an artist who continues to grow and enrich the lives of those who experience his talents.