The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will open 2026 with a breathtaking evening of music as GRAMMY®-nominated jazz vocalist, pianist, and CBC Music national radio host Laila Biali performs Joni Mitchell & The Canadian Songbook on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets are available here.
Known for her soaring vocals and emotionally rich storytelling at the piano, Biali will honor the artistry of Joni Mitchell alongside a curated program celebrating Canada’s most influential songwriters. Biali will pay tribute to an array of legends, including Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, k.d. lang, Sarah McLachlan, Bruce Cockburn, and more. With her signature re-imaginings of beloved classics, Biali brings new dimension and deep reverence to some of Canada’s most treasured music.
A multi-award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, Biali has performed on five continents, headlining major festivals and showcasing her work at world-renowned venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York City and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. She has collaborated with celebrated international icons, including Sting, and her artistry has been recognized with numerous accolades.
Biali’s self-titled 2018 album earned the JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, and her 2020 release, Out of Dust, received widespread critical acclaim and was JUNO-nominated in 2021. Her 2023 album, Your Requests, also earned a JUNO nomination, and her seasonal Wintersongs album garnered both a 2025 JUNO nomination and a 2026 GRAMMY nomination. In addition to her recording and performing schedule, Biali hosts CBC Music’s national radio program, Saturday Night Jazz, further cementing her influence in Canada’s vibrant jazz scene.
Laila Biali Plays Joni Mitchell & The Canadian Songbook is recommended for ages 13 and above. Ticket prices range from $40 to $55. VIP tickets are available for $65. To purchase tickets, visit MossCenter.org, stop by the Moss Center Box Office in person, or call (786) 573-5300.
About The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center
The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, informally known as “The Moss Center,” is managed by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, with funding support from the Office of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Center is dedicated to presenting and supporting arts and culture and providing access to the arts to Miami-Dade County. More information about the Center and its programs can be found at www.MossCenter.org.
About Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council develop cultural excellence, diversity, access and participation throughout Miami-Dade County by strategically creating and promoting equitable opportunities for artists and cultural organizations, and our residents and visitors who are their audiences. The Department receives funding through the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, The Children’s Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Peacock Foundation, Inc., The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation, and The Taft Foundation. Other support and services are provided by TicketWeb for the Culture Shock Miami program, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the South Florida Cultural Consortium and the Tourist Development Council. For more information visit www.miamidadearts.org.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
