Documents from Gilberto Gil's Private Archive

INEWYORK POST HOT PICKS By GRACE BASTIDAS March 14, 2007 -- SWEET EMBRACE University of Long before bachata group Aventura came along, there was Edilio Paredes Phoenix Thinking ahead. The Father of Bachata Guitar." The pioneer explores the genre's evolution with his intricate and sensual licks. Alianza Dominicana's Ballet Follklórico showcase the dances of the Dominican Republic. weekends online undergraduate over 190 locations graduate flexible schedules evenings CLICK HERE Higher education. Highly accessible. LEARN MORE March 14 , 7:30 p.m. Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave., at 34th Street. (212) 817-8607. Free. KEYS OF LIFE The iconic pianist Eddie Palmieri made his classical debut at Carnegie Hall at age 11. Almost 60 years later, he hasn't lost his touch. Listen to the master as he unveils "The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter" along with other musicians. March 14 through 18, 8 p.m. Blue Note, 131 West Third St., between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street. (212) 475-8592 or bluenote.net. $20-$35. TURNING TRADITION Lucia Pulido y Palenque experiment with Colombia's traditional sounds, transporting listeners across the country's Atlantic and Pacific coasts and over its Eastern Plains. Pulido's voice - raw and sentimental - gives the melodies new breath. March 14, 9:30 p.m. Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St., between East Fourth Street and Astor Place. (212) 967-7555 or joespubcom. $15. LISTEN CAREFULLY Colombian rockeros Aterciopelados are back with "Oye," their first studio album in five years, so you better listen up. The CD reunites Andrea Echeverri and Hector Buitrago, and features songs reminiscent of the group's earlier work. Listen to the musical soulmates live and sing along to "Complemento," Echeverri's love declaration to her other half. March 18, 9 p.m. SOB's, 204 Varick St., at West Houston Street (212) 243- 4940. $27-$30. RHYTHMS OF BAHIA Brazilian singer and guitarist Gilberto Gil is a legend whose resume brims with brilliance: The current Minister of Culture co-founded the 1960s Tropicalia movement and has recorded 50 albums, which have sold over five million copies. It's true what Brazilians say about this seven-time Grammy winner: There is God, and then there is Gilberto Gil. His latest, "Gil Luminoso" is proof. March 20, 9 p.m. Carnegie Hall, 57th Street at Seventh Avenue. (212) 247-7800 or carnegiehall.org. $23- $72. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN