Vladimir Cetkar Jazz-Soul-Funk Ensemble

At Aretha's Jazz Cafe, inside Music Hall.

A rare opportunity to see this international music phenomenon in Detroit!

A rare night with international soul-funk sensation Vladimir

Cetkar - where sophistication meets seduction. Fresh off sold-out shows

around the world, Cetkar brings his signature blend of funk, soul, and

jazz to the Aretha's Jazz Cafe for an evening that’s equal parts elegance

and electricity.

Hailed by TIME OUT NYC as “a Macedonian soul man mashing disco and

fusion into luxurious pop concoctions—think George Michael fronting Steely Dan in a cocktail bar,” Cetkar is redefining modern groove.

A true renaissance artist—composer, guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and

producer—he crafts lush, feel-good soundscapes that shimmer with

romance, rhythm, and precision.

Born in Ohrid, Macedonia and educated at Berklee College of Music,

Cetkar channels the golden era of Chic and Earth, Wind & Fire through a

contemporary lens, creating music that’s as timeless as it is fresh. His

critically acclaimed albums We Will Never End, Heavenly, Going Home, and

Let Us Be have catapulted him to stages across the globe—from the Blue

Note Jazz Festival to Java Jazz, Sziget, and Jarasum Jazz

Festival—earning him a reputation as one of the most exciting voices in

jazz-soul-funk today.

Expect irresistible hooks, lush arrangements, and grooves that make you

move—because when Vladimir Cetkar takes the stage, the night comes alive.