Using an intercultural technique that blends discourse and performance, Romanee Kalicharran & Co. presents “Where Kathak and Bomba Meet in Me,” featuring two dance and percussion forms from different parts […]
Celebrate the official launch of Taguiera (Homeland), the first recording by The Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble, a unique group that fuses jazz with the Garifuna tradition, incorporating instruments such as such […]
Each year we cap our Bronx Rising! series with a concert that features traditions from two of the Bronx’s distinct Latino communities: Puerto Rican and Garifuna. This year will celebrate […]
Big Holiday blow-out, as part of Make Music New York’s winter schedule! This holiday season, we’re taking over the streets as they do in Puerto Rico and the Garifuna communities […]
Film Screening: Nana Dijo: Irresolute Radiography of Black Consciousness, followed by Q&A and spoken word performance by film director Bocafloja. Music by Irka Mateo Folk Quartet Featuring folk songs that […]
Book release party for Nuyorican poet Carmen Bardeguez-Brown, who will read from her new book, accompanied on percussion by Bobby Sanabria, with guest poets Jesús "Papoleto" Meléndez Modesto "Flako" Jiménez, […]
Multimedia exhibit that pays tribute to Elombe Brath, Pan-African activist and artist. The opening reception featured performances by legendary jazz pianist Valerie Capers, NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Owens, multi-GRAMMY nominated […]
Multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria. This ensemble celebrates the rich legacy of jazz and Afro-Cuban music, with a repertoire that takes us on a journey through the past, present, and […]
A pop-up shop/art exhibition/showcase aimed at celebrating the birthdate and developing body of work of Nelson "Chief 69" Seda, a South Bronx-based b-boy, MC, graffiti artist and youth educator. The […]
Learn this traditional percussion-based Puerto Rican dance form through an introductory course with Oxil Febles, professional Bomba dancer, instructor and choreographer. Her graduate studies in Fine Arts and innovations in […]
