Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita, with Gustavo Ovalles, bring Cuba and Mother Africa back together in "Suba" which means "sunrise" in Mandinka. From Cuba, Africa is where the sun rises. By coming together in our roots, this group makes the most ethereal music. It's not what we call "soul music" in the United States, but it is soul music by every other definition. We've been … [Read more...] about Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita with Gustavo Ovalles Revisit “Suba” and the Connections Between Cuba and Mother Africa
Global Music NYC Archive
The Global Music NYC Archive contains New York Latin Culture Magazine's coverage of Global Music (AKA World Music) in New York City since 2022.
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Robert Browning Associates is a Pioneering Global Music Producer
Robert Browning Associates is a pioneering global music (world music) producer of music and dance from the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Robert and Helene Browning are the lead producers. It's home stage is Roulette Intermedium in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Thank you for sponsoring Latin music and dance at New York Latin Culture Magazine. We are … [Read more...] about Robert Browning Associates is a Pioneering Global Music Producer
globalFEST 2023 Brings Global Music to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center
globalFEST 2023 is a global music conference and showcase during the APAP convention of presenters, artists, and booking agents in January. Global music used to be called world music. It's basically the music of Mother Africa and Asia. globalFEST 2023 globalFESt 2023 brings global classical, cumbia, flamenco, folk, gospel, rock, rhythm & blues, and salsa; to … [Read more...] about globalFEST 2023 Brings Global Music to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center
Bazurto All Stars From Cartagena Play & Dance Colombian Champeta Fusion at Flushing Town Hall
The Bazurto All Stars are a Champeta fusion band from Cartagena, Colombia. They are the iconic band of the form. Traditional Champeta is one thing. Champeta fusions bring influences from Colombian Cumbia & Vallenato, Jamaican Reggae & Ska, and European Classical Music because as Colombians, we are all that. The Bazurto All Stars' biggest hit is "La Pupileta" … [Read more...] about Bazurto All Stars From Cartagena Play & Dance Colombian Champeta Fusion at Flushing Town Hall
Michael Olatuja Lagos Pepper Soup Plays Broadway Afrobeat in Times Square for Carnegie Hall Citywide
Michael Olatuja is a New York Nigerian bassist, composer, and producer known for his work with major Pop artists, Broadway musicals, and movies. He plays bass like a lead instrument and his music is very cinematic. Olatuja is so respected in the industry that top artists work with him. He's also really a chef. Michael Olatuja plays highlights from his album "Lagos Pepper … [Read more...] about Michael Olatuja Lagos Pepper Soup Plays Broadway Afrobeat in Times Square for Carnegie Hall Citywide
New York Carnival Steel Pan Competition 2022 is Back With A Minor Change
The New York Carnival Steel Pan Competition 2022 is a Trinidad Carnival tradition. New York Carnival Steel Pan Competition 2022 The New York Carnival Steel Pan Competition 2022 is "Pan in A Minor with a Minor Change" is on the Brooklyn Museum Grounds on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 7pm. From $23. 🇹🇹 "Pan in A Minor" is a reference to the Lord Kitchener song. … [Read more...] about New York Carnival Steel Pan Competition 2022 is Back With A Minor Change
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn 2022 Brings A Global Party to Prospect Park!
The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn 2022 summer festival is at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, Brooklyn from June 8 - Aug 6, 2022. There are a few benefit shows, but most concerts are free. bricartsmedia.org #CelebrateBrooklyn BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn 2022 Free shows are first come - first serve. RSVPs are for information only. They do not hold a space. If you really … [Read more...] about BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn 2022 Brings A Global Party to Prospect Park!
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2022 is Back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
The 30th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2022 is on Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Queens on Saturday-Sunday, July 30-31, 2022. Free. This is a Chinese heritage festival, but the Chinese Diaspora is everywhere in the world, so this is really a multicultural festival. Latins can be Chinese descent too and the culture is familiar to many East and Southeast Asians. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2022 is Back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
FELA! The Concert Gets Everyone Singing & Dancing at the Queens Theatre
FELA! The Concert, the Fela Kuti story featuring members of the original Broadway cast, is at the Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 8pm. From $25. 🇳🇬 Earlier at 5:30pm, the FELA! cast leads a community drum circle at the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park at 5:30pm. FREE with registration. 🇳🇬 Fela Kuti Fela Kuti … [Read more...] about FELA! The Concert Gets Everyone Singing & Dancing at the Queens Theatre
Drums Along the Hudson Celebrates Native American and Global Drum Traditions
The 20th Drums Along the Hudson 2022 Native American and Multicultural drum festival is at Inwood Hills Park in Inwood, Manhattan on Sun, Jun 5, 2022 from 11am - 6pm. Free. drumsalongthehudson.org 🇺🇸🇧🇷🇬🇪🇲🇽🇰🇷 Drums Along the Hudson 2022 This is basically a Pow-Wow (Native American gathering) on the site of Manhattan's Lenape village in what is now Inwood Hills Park. It … [Read more...] about Drums Along the Hudson Celebrates Native American and Global Drum Traditions