Saul Williams meets Carlos Niño | Auckland

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<p data-end="429" data-start="182"><br></p><p data-end="429" data-start="182">Visionary poet, musician and cultural icon <strong>Saul Williams</strong> joins forces with acclaimed percussionist, producer and sonic curator <strong>Carlos Ni&ntilde;o&nbsp;</strong>for their first-ever Aotearoa performances this June.</p><p data-end="429" data-start="182">Together, the duo have earned a <strong>GRAMMY Award nomination</strong> for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for their collaborative project <em data-end="596" data-start="553">Saul Williams meets Carlos Ni&ntilde;o &amp; Friends -</em> a fully improvised live recording that captures the depth of their creative connection.</p><p data-end="1087" data-start="688">Renowned for his powerful fusion of spoken word, hip hop and alternative music, <strong>Saul Williams</strong> has built a multidisciplinary career spanning music, film and literature. From his breakout role in <em data-end="888" data-start="882">Slam</em> to critically acclaimed albums like <em data-end="945" data-start="925">Amethyst Rock Star</em> and <em data-end="1003" data-start="950">The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!</em>, he remains one of the most vital and genre-defying voices in contemporary culture.</p><p data-end="1329" data-start="1089"><strong>Carlos Ni&ntilde;o</strong> is celebrated for his expansive, collaborative approach to sound, connecting generations of forward-thinking artists through his work as a producer, composer and bandleader, including his ongoing project <em data-end="1328" data-start="1305">Carlos Ni&ntilde;o &amp; Friends</em>.</p><p data-end="1540" data-start="1331">For audiences in Aotearoa, this is a rare opportunity to experience two singular artists sharing the stage delivering a live performance shaped by improvisation, connection and decades of creative evolution.</p><p data-end="1540" data-start="1331"><br></p>

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