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 co-host Lyrical Bliss. With special guest Roszella. *Music: A rap, a song, etc. We won't be setting up equipment for a band. Free and open […]
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 co-host Lyrical Bliss. With special guest Roszella. *Music: A rap, a song, etc. We won't be setting up equipment for a band. Free and open […]
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 the genre. We’ll begin with a screening of ‘We Like it Like That: The Story of Latin Boogaloo’ followed by Q&A. Then a performance by […]
An open mic showcase, featuring up-and-coming musicians from all genres, followed by performances by Bronx bands The Drew Torres Trio and Durieux. Hosted by Will Calhoun, legendary drummer of the iconic rock band Living Colour. In partnership with The Underground FLC and The Fox and King, Inc. Contact [email protected] to sign up to perform. Free […]
Our Spirit of Aña series focuses on female drummers. For Women’s History Month, our program features women who play the drum set - the only instrument invented in the United States and an amalgam of American culture as it contains components of many parts of the world. Drummers will discuss their careers and technique, and […]
Another Women's History Month event, this time focusing on the folkloric mysterious power of the mujer! The petenera is a song style featured in different genres from Spain to Mexico. We will showcase flamenco, Mexican son huasteco, son guerrerense, and son jarocho forms of the song, with performances by Alfonso Cid, Daniela Morena, Martha Zarate-Alvarez […]
Rhynna Santos, the photographer and curator of #papielmaestro, will discuss the challenges of making art while caring for a loved one. #papielmaestro is an exhibit that offers a glimpse of the life of Latin music legend Ray Santos through his daughter's eyes. The discussion will include Dr. Concetta Tomaino of the Institute for Music and […]
Join us at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture as we honor artist and activist Luz Soliz, best known for her well-established dance troupes and for serving as a champion of the Garifuna culture through music, dance and language. Performances by Wabafu Dance Theater, Garifuna Jazz Ensemble and others. Tickets: $10 | $5 Students […]
A multilingual night of spoken word, poetry, and music, hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja. Co-host Lyrical Bliss. Special guests Fabian Villegas and Venessa Marco. Free and open to all ages. Contact [email protected] to sign up for the open mic.
