Bomba Drumming Master Class

Renowned percussionist Angel Reyes –visiting from Florida— will conduct a master Puerto Rican bomba drum class, as part of BMHC’s November Bronx Rising! Program. Registration required | Fee: $15

Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble CD Release Party

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 […]

4th Annual Parranda con Paranda

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 […]

Melrose Holiday Parranda

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 […]

Afro-Latino Identities, Part I

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 […]

Opening reception of Black Is Beautiful

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 […]

New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra

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 […]

Chief 69 Presents All City BBoy Vol. 4 Pop-Up Showcase

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 […]