As she steps into her 80th year, the Rio de Janeiro–born singer, composer and Afro-Brazilian cultural ambassador remains a phenomenon of stamina and spirit. Her voice—rich, resonant and agile—still soars with the force of a samba school in full parade, while her stage presence burns with the kind of verve most performers half her age only dream of. On Thursday, October 10 at 8:30 PM at World Stage Performance Gallery (4321 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008). Sonia brings this unmatched vitality to The World Stage in Leimert Park, the beating heart of Los Angeles’ African American arts community.