Get a taste of Puerto Rico and kick-off the Coquito Masters season! Join us as coquito-makers compete for the honor of the best "coquito": a coconut and rum-based beverage similar to egg nog, traditionally served during the Christmas holiday in Puerto Rico. Enjoy a comedy set with Bill Santiago, Puerto Rican comedian, reformed journalist, and […]
The photos of Bronx bred Edwin J.Torres document the authenticity and reality of the people from the Bronx.The Bronxisone of the last boroughs in New York City where the American dream begins and ends every day. In the midst of day-to-day pursuits, Torres finds timeless moments that suggest the unwavering passion and character of the […]
The Bronx Arts Ensemble is throwing a Chamber Music Reading Party for advanced players and chamber music lovers. Open to all instrumentalists that have a desire to play standard chamber music repertoire, and to all who want to come out and experience the energy of live music. Possible reading repertoire: Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert. […]
Our 3rd Annual Bronx Rising! Halloween with live music scores! Our celebration kicks off with face painting by Confetti Faces and family portraits shot by Seis Del Sur photographer Edwin Pagán. We'll print the images, you'll take them home! Bobby Sanabria & Project X will provide a live Latin Jazz soundtrack for the classic silent […]
The Mambo Kids are back! The 22-piece orchestra playsbig band mambo, jazz and beyond Admission fee: $10 (all proceeds go to the students)
This panel discussion on Garifuna Music & Spirituality is hosted by Garifuna Music Artist Rhodel 'Rhodee' Castillo. Panelists include internationally acclaimed Parandero and Garifuna Artist Aurelio Martinez, Luz Soliz, author, educator and choreographer, Lucy Blanco, lead singer for the Garifuna Jazz Ensemble, and Andy Ordonez, Garifuna Drummer and Artist with the Garifuna Jazz Ensemble. The […]
Explore the technical aspects of Garifuna and jazz fusion during this lecture and demonstration. The Residency by Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation, organized in partnership with The Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble and Bronx Music Heritage Center, has been made possible with support from Chamber Music America through its Residency Endowment Fund.
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 in New Orleans. The evening will consist of an excerpt from the company's production: Bamboula! It will be followed by an interactive lecture/ demonstration of […]
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 Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble and Bronx Music Heritage Center, has been made possible with support from Chamber Music America through its Residency Endowment Fund. FREE!
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 Harper, percussion, Andy Gonzalez, bass, Onaje Allen Gumba, piano, Libana Maraza, Garifuna percussion, James Lovell, guitar. The Garinagu Percussion Project is made possible by a […]