Cabo Verdean singer Neuza will replace fellow artist Lucibela at the Dakota in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 20, after visa difficulties forced Lucibela to cancel her scheduled performance.
The Dakota informed ticket holders Sunday that Neuza, who is already in the United States, will perform at 7 p.m. in place of Lucibela. The venue said it learned Wednesday evening that Lucibela would be unable to appear.
“Due to ongoing challenges with visa arrangements, Lucibela, who is scheduled to perform on October 20, will no longer be able to appear,” the Dakota said in its message to ticket holders.
The venue apologized for the change, saying the circumstances were beyond its control.
Neuza, who was born in Praia, Cabo Verde’s capital, spent much of her childhood on Fogo, one of the country’s volcanic islands. Her music draws heavily on the island’s traditional rhythms and folk styles.
Her debut album, Flor di Bila, released in 2013, showcases musical traditions from Fogo, including folk styles that have rarely been recorded. Like Lucibela, Neuza celebrates Cabo Verde’s rich musical heritage through her performances.
The two singers are also label mates.
Lucibela, whose music is rooted in Morna, the melancholy musical tradition associated with Cabo Verde, previously performed at the Dakota in 2019 and at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis in 2022.
The Dakota said it is exploring plans to bring Lucibela back to Minneapolis next summer, although no new performance date has been announced.
Tickets purchased for Lucibela’s Oct. 20 concert will remain valid for Neuza’s performance, with the same seats.
Ticket holders who prefer not to attend may request a refund or raincheck by contacting the Dakota box office at 612-332-5299 or [email protected].
The Dakota is located at 1010 Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis and tickets for Neuza’s show are available on this Dakota link.
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