Poesía Negroide
We’ll explore “poesía negroide” through poetry and music featuring the work of celebrated Puerto Rican poet Luis Palés Matos, considered one of the first proponents of verso negro or poesía […]
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Hihael – Alexa Rivera
Puerto Rican pianist and composer Alexa Rivera present HIHEAL, a collection of musical compositions created during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in the island of Puerto Rico.
Spirit of Aña
Screening of the film, Sweet Dreams, followed by percussion workshop led by members of the Legacy Circle Women Drummers and performance by Batala NYC.
Rimay Bronx! Quechua Hip-Hop with Liberato Kani
Perú meets the Bx during this showcase of two up-and-coming hip hop talents -Liberato Kani, one of the key figures of the Quechua Hip Hop movement in Peru, and King […]
Parranda con Paranda
This program will explore European-influenced genres, such as “la danza” from Puerto Rico and the “quadrille,” which is practiced among Garifuna communities. The evening will include traditional drum-based music by […]
Melrose Parranda
Our annual Puerto Rican-style Christmas caroling procession will travel on foot from casita to casita, ending at Melrose’s most famous casita, Rincón Criollo, aka “La Casita de Chema”. Featured musicians […]
Palabreando: Spoken Word Open Mic
A night of spoken word and storytelling with an all languages open mic. Hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja and Lyrical Bliss. Special guest TOTMI. Free and open to all ages. […]
Palabreando: Open Mic
PALABREANDO! Join us for a multi-lingual night of spoken word, poetry, and music* during our free open mic series hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja. This month, Bocafloja is joined by […]
Palabreando: Open Mic
PALABREANDO! Join us for a multi-lingual night of spoken word, poetry, and music* during our free open mic series hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja. This month, Bocafloja is joined by […]
The Boogaloo in Latin Bugalu
The 1960’s musical genre of Latin bugalu was a fusion of Cuban rhythms and African-American R&B. In honor of Black History Month, tonight’s program will explore the African-American influence on […]