Bamboula!
A dance and drum presentation showcasing how Afro Puerto Rican rhythms are connected to New Orleans Congo rhythms. Bombazo Dance Co is the first dance company to present traditional bomba […]
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Garifuna Jazz Ensemble & Friends Concert
Join us for an afternoon of music & dance with the Garifuna Jazz Ensemble & Friends. The Residency by Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation, organized in partnership with The […]
The Garinagu Percussion Project
Native Bronxite and Garifuna percussionist Roland Guerrero leads master musicians of various genres in a fusion of jazz, African and Garifuna music, featuring: Steve Turre, conch shell and trombone, Khadijah […]
Navidad Flamenca!
Presented by Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, this hour-long program highlights the rich holiday customs of the Spanish-speaking world, from Argentina and Mexico, to Colombia, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Incorporating live […]
The 5th Annual Parranda con Paranda: Strings Attached
This year we will look at the styles which use stringed instruments, including paranda of the Garifuna and la música jíbara of Puerto Rico. Cover charge: $7. Reduced fee: $5 […]
3rd Melrose Parranda – Make Music New York Winter Solstice
A Puerto Rican-style parranda (caroling procession) through the streets of the Melrose neighborhood. This event is produced in partnership with Nos Quedamos and the BxCC. FREE!
4th Annual Family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party With Bobby Sanabria & Sexteto Ibiano
Celebrate the new year at the BMHC! Live music by Bobby Sanabria & Sexteto Ibiano. Special Guest: Cándido Camero Cover charge: $15
Fancy Footwork in the Diaspora
We trace the routes of rhythmic footwork from Africa and Europe to the Western Hemisphere with a discussion led by dancer and choreographer Mercedes Ellington, accompanied by rumba-tap dancer Max […]
Movie Screening: Caribbean Fantasy
The Ozama River divides the City of Santo Domingo, and is an important vein of water that for years has been heavily polluted. It is transversal to the rich and […]
The New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
The Mambo Kids are back! The 23-piece orchestra plays big band mambo, jazz and beyond. Admission fee: $10 (all proceedsgo to the students)