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Sitti to bring timeless bossa nova hits with ‘Sittiscape: The City of Bossa’ on May 17  

Sitti Navarro is set to revisit the music that made Filipinos fall in love with bossa nova as she marks the 20th anniversary of her album 'Café Bossa' through her 'Sittiscape: The City of Bossa’  concert this May 17.

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Twenty years after redefining the sound of OPM, Sitti Navarro is returning to the stage for a nostalgic and deeply personal night with <em>Sittiscape: The City of Bossa</em>, happening on May 17 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. </p><p>The special concert celebrates the 20th anniversary of her beloved album <em>Café Bossa</em>, the record that introduced many Filipinos to the soothing charm of bossa nova and produced her timeless hit “Para Sa Akin,” which has become a staple in cafés, restaurants, weddings, and acoustic playlists.   </p><p>Making the celebration even more special is its multi-generational lineup of guest performers, including Gary Valenciano, RJ Jacinto, Ice Seguerra, Ebe Dancel, Nyoy Volante, Richard Poon, Princess Velasco, and Jason Dhakal.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DX9FtZnDGLv/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=845&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2575857.600000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="934" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Fans can still secure tickets for the concert through<a href="https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=SITTIS26&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23750312544&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAox7kPPv4rN7ScPwRQwEoLZX0nbvI&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpuK6kbi4lAMVWg57Bx1DZBowEAAYASAAEgIhZvD_BwE"> Ticket World.</a> However, Platinum passes, which include a meet-and-greet with Sitti, are already sold out. </p><p>Here is the full list of tickets and their prices:   </p><p>PLATINUM (includes Meet &amp; Greet) – ₱6,500 (SOLD OUT) </p><p>SVIP – ₱5,500 </p><p>VIP – ₱4,500 </p><p>GOLD – ₱3,500 </p><p>SILVER – ₱2,500 </p><p>BRONZE – ₱1,500</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://web.facebook.com/share/p/17b93t1xka/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSittiNavarro%2Fposts%2Fpfbid027Bya1pmiaeqh84ofU9sY79Q6fokRFR6eFD78gNzM487AxLNZJPyjQgbLmgbpNTRyl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="511" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Earlier this year, Sitti became emotional as she announced the concert and reflected on the lasting impact of <em>Café Bossa</em> and “Para Sa Akin” in a Facebook post.  </p><p>“Happy 20th anniversary, #CafeBossa. Happy 20th birthday, #ParaSaAkin 🥹 how you have blessed and changed my life,” she wrote. </p><p>The singer also recalled recording the iconic album when she was just beginning her career. </p><p>“Can’t believe it’s been that long… seems just like yesterday when we recorded the whole album in Stonehouse QC’s function room, 20yo me sitting and singing by myself in the men’s CR, connected to everyone just through my headphones 🎧 what a time!! I had no idea this album would cement my career as a recording artist..” </p><p>“Forever grateful for my firstborn album and to everyone who embraced my kind of music 🥹🙏,” she ended.  </p><p><em>Sittiscape: The City of Bossa</em> is creative-directed by Liza Diño, with stage direction by Ice Seguerra and musical direction by Bobby Velasco. </p>

<p>Sitti Navarro is set to revisit the music that made Filipinos fall in love with bossa nova as she marks the 20th anniversary of her album 'Café Bossa' through her 'Sittiscape: The City of Bossa’ concert this May 17.</p>

Sitti Navarro is set to revisit the music that made Filipinos fall in love with bossa nova as she marks the 20th anniversary of her album 'Café Bossa' through her 'Sittiscape: The City of Bossa’ concert this May 17.