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.
The Mambo Kids are back! The 23-piece New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra directed by 8x Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria plays big band mambo, jazz and beyond. $10 entrance at the door. All proceeds go to the students.
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, we explore the Haitian influences on the birth of jazz in New Orleans, with a discussion led by ethnomusicologist Lois Wilcken and musicians Bobby Sanabria and Miguel Andres Tejada. Featuring performances by La Troupe Makandal accompanied by Andrew Cyrille. Admission:$7 | $5 for students & seniors | FREE for […]
Jasmine is sick and tired of her violin lessons. She has more important things to do. Like playing video games and texting her BFF. Who cares about music anyway? She’s about to find out. Join us for a tale of musical discovery as Jasmine discovers her roots and the awesome power of song! In celebration […]
Bronx Comedy! Hosted by the hilarious Bill Santiago, known for his Comedy Central and CNN specials, our Bronx comedy showcase will feature local comedians Gastor Almonte, Pedro Gonzalez, and Atheer Yacoub. Parental advisory: Content may include adult language and themes. Free and open to the public.
