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Global Citizen Festival Latin Headliners Include Anitta, D-Nice, Lauryn Hill and Sofia Carson

The Global Citizen Festival 2023 is a music festival in Central Park that calls for leaders to end extreme poverty through action on equity, the planet, food security and jobs, during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Global Citizen Festival 2023 The Global Citizen Festival 2023 is on the Great Lawn in Central Park on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at … [Read more...] about Global Citizen Festival Latin Headliners Include Anitta, D-Nice, Lauryn Hill and Sofia Carson

Pedrito Martinez Backs Cimafunk & La Tribu, Featuring Chucho Valdés, at the Blue Note

Pedrito Martinez is a Grammy-nominated Cuban rumba and timba drummer and singer. He is the world's 1st-call rumbero, and a true force of nature. In Yoruba tradition, he is Changó, the master of the drum, inventor of the sacred bata. Pedrito Martinez News Pedrito Martinez backs Cimafunk & La Tribu, featuring Chucho Valdés; at the Blue Note in Greenwich Village; … [Read more...] about Pedrito Martinez Backs Cimafunk & La Tribu, Featuring Chucho Valdés, at the Blue Note

Cimafunk, “the James Brown of Cuba,” Plays Timba Backed by Chucho Valdés and Pedrito Martinez at the Blue Note

Cimafunk, Erick Iglesias Rodríguez, is a former medical student whose solid beats and infectious stage presence gets everybody dancing. He was the hottest singer in Cuba in 2019. News Cimafunk & La Tribu, featuring Chucho Valdés and Pedrito Martinez; plays Cuban timba at the Blue Note in Greenwich Village; Thursday-Sunday, September 28 - October 1, 2023, at 8 and … [Read more...] about Cimafunk, “the James Brown of Cuba,” Plays Timba Backed by Chucho Valdés and Pedrito Martinez at the Blue Note

The Pablo Mayor Folklore Urbano Orchestra Plays Colombian Salsa for Uptown Nights at Harlem Stage

Harlem Stage celebrates their 40th anniversary season with the launch of the "Uptown Nights Latin Music Series." Kicking off the series on Friday, September 22, is Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano Orchestra.  Get ready for an evening of music and dancing!  Choreographer, dancer, and Harlem Stage commissioned artist, Daniel Fetecua, will teach a pre-concert salsa, cumbia, and … [Read more...] about The Pablo Mayor Folklore Urbano Orchestra Plays Colombian Salsa for Uptown Nights at Harlem Stage

Yasser Tejeda Grows Danceable Latin Alternative From Dominican Folk Roots

Yasser Tejeda in New York City Dominican alternative singer-songwriter Yasser Tejeda plays a special Uptown Nights Latin Music Series show for Harlem Stage, the World Music Institute and Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI). New York Haitian DJ Sabine Blaizin (Oyasound) keeps the room moving with a little Afro-Everything before and after the show at … [Read more...] about Yasser Tejeda Grows Danceable Latin Alternative From Dominican Folk Roots

José Alberto “El Canario” Sings Salsa for SummerStage at the Coney Island Amphitheater

José Alberto "El Canario" is a Dominican salsa superstar. He has an international career with over 35 albums behind him and has played with many of the legends of salsa. He has been recognized with two Latin Grammy's and a Grammy nomination. SUMMERSTAGEJosé Alberto "El Canario" sings Dominican-Puerto Rican salsa at the Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn on Sunday, August … [Read more...] about José Alberto “El Canario” Sings Salsa for SummerStage at the Coney Island Amphitheater

Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Keep the Latin Big Band Format Alive

Arturo O'Farrill is a multi-Grammy winning, Mexican-born, New York Cuban jazz pianist, composer, and leader. He seems to win a Grammy almost every year. O'Farrill is one of the padrinos (godfathers) of Latin jazz and Latin music in New York City. He mentors artists and is very active in developing the next generation and giving back to the community. He also composes and … [Read more...] about Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Keep the Latin Big Band Format Alive

Brasil Summerfest Brings the Latest Brazilian Music, Film and Dance to NYC

Brasil Summerfest 2023 brings the latest currents of Brazilian music, film and dance to New York City. Brasil Summerfest 2023 Lineup SUMMERSTAGEMarisa Monte sings MPB (Brazilian Pop Music), with openers Joana Amodeira & Fred Martins singing Brazilian fado (Portuguese folk music), and New York's own Music From the Sole showing off tap dance's relationship to … [Read more...] about Brasil Summerfest Brings the Latest Brazilian Music, Film and Dance to NYC

Forró in the Dark Plays Forró for Dancing Outdoors at the Brooklyn Public Library for Brasil Summerfest

Forró in the Dark is a New York Brazilian forró band with Mauro Refosco (zabumba, percussion), Guilherme Monteiro (guitar), and Jorge Continentino (pífano flute, saxophone). Forró is dance music from the countryside of Northeastern Brazil. It's a simple dance, danced in close position with interlocked legs. It's popular in Europe where an urban forró form is blended with … [Read more...] about Forró in the Dark Plays Forró for Dancing Outdoors at the Brooklyn Public Library for Brasil Summerfest

Start Your Summer at the New York Philharmonic Concerts In the Parks

New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks 2023 plays exuberant Copland, Beethoven, Rossini, Strauss, and Rodriguez in Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx; Central Park, Manhattan; Cunningham Park, Queens; Prospect Park Brooklyn, and an indoor program of string quartets at the St George Theatre in Staten Island; Tuesday-Sunday, June 13-28, 2023. FREE! Concerts In the Parks … [Read more...] about Start Your Summer at the New York Philharmonic Concerts In the Parks

Grupo Niche Plays the New York Salsa Festival

Grupo Niche headlines the New York Salsa Festival with Willie Colón, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Oscar de Leon, Jerry Rivera, Tony Vega, Edgar Joel, and merengueros Oro Sólido, with percussionists Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones; at Barclays Center in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn; on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8pm. From $84. 🇵🇷 🇩🇴 🇨🇴 🇻🇪 Grupo … [Read more...] about Grupo Niche Plays the New York Salsa Festival

Willie Colón Headlines the New York Salsa Festival

Willie Colón headlines the New York Salsa Festival with El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Oscar de Leon, Jerry Rivera, Tony Vega, Edgar Joel, and merengueros Oro Sólido, with percussionists Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones; at Barclays Center in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn; on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8pm. From $84. 🇵🇷 🇩🇴 🇨🇴 🇻🇪 Willie … [Read more...] about Willie Colón Headlines the New York Salsa Festival

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Plays the New York Salsa Festival

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico headlines the New York Salsa Festival with Willie Colón, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Oscar de Leon, Jerry Rivera, Tony Vega, Edgar Joel, and merengueros Oro Sólido, with percussionists Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones; at Barclays Center in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn; on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8pm. From $84. 🇵🇷 🇩🇴 🇨🇴 🇻🇪 El Gran Combo de … [Read more...] about El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Plays the New York Salsa Festival

New York Salsa Festival 2023 Features Willie Colón, El Gran Combo, Victor Manuelle, Oscar D’Leon and Merengueros Oro Solido

The 17th New York Salsa Festival features the biggest stars in salsa including: Willie Colón, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Niche, Oscar de Leon, Jerry Rivera, Tony Vega, Edgar Joel, with special guests New York merengueros Oro Sólido, backed by a great salsa band directed by Bobby Allende and Marc Quiñones; at Barclays Center in Prospect Heights, … [Read more...] about New York Salsa Festival 2023 Features Willie Colón, El Gran Combo, Victor Manuelle, Oscar D’Leon and Merengueros Oro Solido

Drums Along the Hudson is a Native American & Multicultural Celebration of Drum, Song & Dance

Drums Along the Hudson 2023 is a Native American pow wow that has evolved into a multicultural celebration of drum, song and dance. No matter where you or your family are from, every culture has a drum! This celebration is held in Inwood Hill Park on the site of the old Lenape village, Manahatta's first nation. Of course, it's the most beautiful spot on the island. The … [Read more...] about Drums Along the Hudson is a Native American & Multicultural Celebration of Drum, Song & Dance

Blue Note Jazz Festival 2023 Brings Latin Jazz Legends to NYC

The Blue Note Jazz Festival 2023 brings jazz, Latin, soul, hip-hop, R&B and funk to the Blue Note, Sony Hall, The Town Hall, Beacon Theatre, Hammerstein Ballroom, SummerStage and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn; from May 31 - July 2, 2023. This is one of New York City's big jazz festivals. It's not just about straight-ahead jazz. Jazz, like most American popular music derives … [Read more...] about Blue Note Jazz Festival 2023 Brings Latin Jazz Legends to NYC

Merengueras Dominicanas: Ninoshka, Lidia de la Rosa, & Indira Rubiera Bring Quisqueya to Hostos Center

Three legendary Merengueras Dominicanas: Ninoshka, Lidia de la Rosa, and Indira Rubiera whip up the stage with Dominican merengue; in the Repertory Theater at Hostos Center in Mott Haven, The Bronx; on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 8pm. From $25. Students & under 18, $5. hostos.cuny.edu 🇩🇴 Merengueras Dominicanas From its roots in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros in … [Read more...] about Merengueras Dominicanas: Ninoshka, Lidia de la Rosa, & Indira Rubiera Bring Quisqueya to Hostos Center

ACO SONiC Festival with Miguel Zenón and Angélica Negrón Creates Avant-Garde Puerto Rican Classical Music at Hostos

The ACO SONiC Festival with Miguel Zenón & Angélica Negrón creates new Latin classical music with the American Composers Orchestra featuring Ahmed Alom, Raquel Acevedo Klein, Victor Pablo, Darian Thomas; in the Repertory Theater at Hostos Center; on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 4pm. From $25. Student ID ($5). hostos.cuny.org 🇵🇷 🇨🇴 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 This show is a primer on some of the … [Read more...] about ACO SONiC Festival with Miguel Zenón and Angélica Negrón Creates Avant-Garde Puerto Rican Classical Music at Hostos

Miguel Zenón Curates the American Composers Orchestra SONiC Festival

Miguel Zenón News Miguel Zenón & Angélica Negrón curate the American Composers Orchestra SONiC Festival with new Latin classical music featuring Ahmed Alom, Raquel Acevedo Klein, Victor Pablo, Darian Thomas; in the Repertory Theater at Hostos Center; on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 4pm. From $25. Student ID ($5). hostos.cuny.org 🇵🇷 🇨🇴 🇮🇱 🇺🇸 Miguel Zenón is a Multiple … [Read more...] about Miguel Zenón Curates the American Composers Orchestra SONiC Festival

Anuel AA is Real Hasta La Muerte

The Anuel AA "Legends Never Die Tour" brings one of the giants of Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap to Madison Square Garden in Chelsea; on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 8pm. From $123. msg.com 🇵🇷 Anuel AA Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago is a rapper from Carolina, Puerto Rico. His father worked in A&R for Sony Music with the biggest names in salsa. As a teenager, Anuel … [Read more...] about Anuel AA is Real Hasta La Muerte

Bronx Week 2023 Climaxes with the Bronx Week Parade, Food and Arts Festival and Concert

Bronx Week 2023 finishes with the Bronx Week Parade, Bronx Week Food and Arts Festival and Bronx Week Concert; on Grand Concourse from 167th St to 161st St in Concourse, The Bronx; on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 10am - 6pm. FREE! Bronx Week 2023 Bronx Week 2023 is more than a week. It's The Bronx! Friday, May 12 is a Silent Disco at the Woodlawn Cemetery and … [Read more...] about Bronx Week 2023 Climaxes with the Bronx Week Parade, Food and Arts Festival and Concert

Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Oscar Hernández plays the Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Honoring The Miranda Family

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) plays New York salsa for dancing in the style of the 1970s Salsa Golden Age. Almost every song on their albums is great and danceable from beginning to end. Put on the record and let the party begin. A Spanish Harlem Orchestra party no paré. As salsa dancers in Puerto Rico, they are one of our favorite salsa bands. It also should be said … [Read more...] about Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Oscar Hernández plays the Ballet Hispánico Legacy Gala Honoring The Miranda Family

Nation Beat Plays Brazilian Maracatu Forró Funk Jazz Fusion at Flushing Town Hall

Nation Beat is a New York Brazilian maracatu, forró, funk, jazz band. ¡Legal! (cool), But What is That? Let's break that down. It all works together because it's all African Diaspora music. Nation Beat in New York City Nation Beat plays it's unique maracatu, forró, funk, jazz fusion at Flushing Town Hall in Flushing, Queens; on Saturday, May 13, 2023. … [Read more...] about Nation Beat Plays Brazilian Maracatu Forró Funk Jazz Fusion at Flushing Town Hall

Afro-Andean Funk, featuring Araceli Poma & Matt Geraghty, Plays Cumbia for Dancing

Afro-Andean Funk is Peruvian singer Araceli Poma and American multi-instrumentalist Matt Geraghty. The New York City-based band fuses Afro-Peruvian musical traditions with American R&B and a world of influences. Afro-Andean Funk Afro-Andean Funk is a Latin Grammy-nominated band rooted in Afro-Peruvian tradition, but fused with R&B, rock and jazz. Their … [Read more...] about Afro-Andean Funk, featuring Araceli Poma & Matt Geraghty, Plays Cumbia for Dancing

Remember Louis Moreau Gottschalk, the First Composer to Notate the Rhythms of Congo Square

Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869) was the first internationally recognized American pianist. He was also the first classical composer to notate the rhythms of Congo Square and other Latin rhythms on his travels through Latin America. He died in Brazil. Louis Moreau Gottshalk was a Son of New Orleans Gottschalk was born in New Orleans on May 8, 1829 to an Jewish … [Read more...] about Remember Louis Moreau Gottschalk, the First Composer to Notate the Rhythms of Congo Square

Cinco de Mayo Festival Del Son Features Son Huasteco, Son Jaliscience and Son Jarocho

Cinco de Mayo Festival Del Son 2023 is Mexican music and dance festival featuring Son Huasteco, Son Jaliscience and Son Jarocho at Kupferberg Center's Colden Auditorium at Queens College (CUNY) in Flushing, Queens; on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 3pm. From $30. kupferbergcenter.org 🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo Festival del Son 2023 Regional Mexican is America's most popular Latin … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Festival Del Son Features Son Huasteco, Son Jaliscience and Son Jarocho

Banda Iroko Will Make You Want to Dance Like You’re Madly in Love

Banda Iroko is a collaboration between Israeli bassist Avishai Cohen and Nuyorican conguero-vocalist Abraham Rodriguez Jr. This is Jerusalem meets Loisaida (Lower East Side). Our point of view is that there is nothing better than when someone from one culture fully understands someone from another culture. That's what happens in both directions with these two artists. They … [Read more...] about Banda Iroko Will Make You Want to Dance Like You’re Madly in Love