Artists
“One of the few exceptional standouts in the crowded field of female jazz singers.” Los Angeles Times
Raquy Danziger is a celebrated performer, teacher, and composer known worldwide for her expertise on the dumbek, or darbuka, the Middle-Eastern goblet drum. Hailing from unlikely Western roots, Raq...
Originated in Manhattan, this 8-piece band dedicates their sounds to the music and culture they love most, Japan. These friends developed such a rare genre of music that cannot be compared.
Karina's original compositions and arrangements are characterized by a diversity of rhythms and styles, combining the roots of various Latin/South American and world music with fusion and jazz.
Performances
Three Pints Shy was founded in 2003 and since then has evolved into a raucous pub band, updating and reinvigorating the Celtic music scene that is much beloved all around the world.
Three Pints Shy was founded in 2003 and since then has evolved into a raucous pub band, updating and reinvigorating the Celtic music scene that is much beloved all around the world.
Producer of Cuban musical events in London, including The Cuban Jam and Fiesta at The Forge
“The delicate strength of Edith Piaf meets the naughty intelligence of Serge Gainsbourg, with the rhythms of Alpha Blondy that pulse through you.” - Tristra Newyear Yeager, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Inc.
Producer of Cuban musical events in London, including The Cuban Jam and Fiesta at The Forge
Nkumu Katalay is the founder of The “Life Long Project,” a musical group with a focus on forms of music related to the Congolese culture even when found outside of the Congo. Explore more and connect here: www.facebook.com/nkumukatalay.
Venues
World class live music with a rich legacy of now-famous acts performing here early in their careers. Host of the renowned Unplugged Live Saturdays and Blue Sunday events.
SOBs (Sounds of Brazil) opened in 1982 with the purpose of exposing the musical wealth and heritage of the Afro-Latino Diaspora to as many people as possible. Today SOBs draws both local and international crowds and continues to specialize in Latin music, Haitian, Brazilian, Caribbean, R&B, Hip-Hop and World music.
Performing arts center presenting culturally diverse theatre, dance, and music for an intergenerational audience.
From jazz and rock to electronic, soul & funk to hip-hop and international music DROM prides itself on presenting fresh new sounds and introducing new talent to the always invigorating NY live music nightlife. Wall Street Journal calls DROM “New York’s premiere venue for world music”
JACK is an arts center in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn led by OBIE-winning Artistic Director Alec Duffy. The venue’s mission is to serve as a cultural hub in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill area, presenting cutting-edge theater, music and dance performances, expanding access to the arts, bridging audiences and educating youth.
Since opening in 2009 The Forge has embodied the vibrancy, charm, and eclecticism of Camden Town, bringing together live classical, jazz, folk, and world music under one roof with a 300 capacity – making it an intimate setting and firm favourite amongst musicians and music-lovers alike.
