Fifth Annual Spirit of Aña: Women & Trap Drums

Our Spirit of Aña series focuses on female drummers. For Women’s History Month, our program features women who play the drum set - the only instrument invented in the United […]

La Petenera: Woman of Mystery

Another Women's History Month event, this time focusing on the folkloric mysterious power of the mujer! The petenera is a song style featured in different genres from Spain to Mexico. […]

Bronx Living Legends Concert: Luz Soliz

Join us at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture as we honor artist and activist Luz Soliz, best known for her well-established dance troupes and for serving as a […]

Bronx Living Legend Concert: Benny Ayala

The BMHC Bronx Living Legends series, which honors Bronx music legends for their careers as performers and educators, will honor Puerto Rican plenero Benny Ayala, for his career as a […]

Tribute to James Reese Europe

James Reese Europe is the Army bandleader who is credited with introducing the French to jazz during WWI and U.S. audiences to tango, the first Latin American dance craze in […]

Rock the Bronx

Round Two of our FREE OPEN MIC for all Bronx musicians, singers, and bands! Hosted by Marco Soccoli, music industry legend and former drummer of NYC glamrock band Roxx. Featured […]

The Hidden Legacy of Alegre Records

Before Fania Records, the Bronx had Alegre Records and the Casalegre Record store. Featuring a discussion with musicians Orlando Marin, Bobby Marin, Mike Amadeo, and Chris Rogers, who were part […]

Nuevas Voces: New Voices in Latin Jazz

Colombian artist Alea performs with Sinuhé Padilla-lsunza and Franco Pinna, delivering a high energy performance that walks the line between cumbia, vallenato, rancheras, jazz, and pop, creating a diverse soundscape. […]

Nuevas Voces/New Voices in Latin Jazz

Miguel Andres Tejada, pianist and director of the Dominican Ministry of Culture in New York City, will perform with his trio, featuring drummer Francisco Mela and bassist Peter Slavov. Refreshments […]