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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Last Request
DESCRIPTION:Last Request presents the story of a corpse discovered in the lobby of a pre-war Bronx apartment building in the 1950s. \n\n\n\nWritten approximately two years before his death in 2004\, the play is a rare theatrical work by the Poet Laureate of the 1960s Puerto Rican revolutionary organization\, the Young Lords. Last Request presents the story of a corpse discovered in the lobby of a pre-war Bronx apartment building in the 1950s by a young couple\, an old couple\, and a blind couple. Their reactions to his possessions trigger escalating chaos and revelations about their personal lives\, becoming an exploration of morality\, greed\, dignity\, and survival in mid-century urban life. \n\n\n\nKnown for elevating street language\, working-class experience\, and collective memory in his poetry\, Pedro Pietri was a foundational figure in the Nuyorican poetry movement. Presented at Teatro LATEA\, a location that sustained experimental bilingual performance throughout the 1980s and 1990s\, the production locates Pietri’s rarely staged theatrical work within the same cultural context that originally shaped his artistic voice. The play is directed by Juan Valenzuela\, a México-born director\, playwright\, actor\, short story writer\, and performer who has been active in the downtown New York scene since the 1970s. He has directed several plays by Pedro Pietri and has served as space manager at the Yippie Museum. His plays include “Love\, Ambition & Destiny.” \n\n\n\nThis play will be presented alongside an exhibition by artist Miguel Trelles\, curated by Alejandro Torres\, titled Nuyorican Splendor II. This exhibition brings together portraits and “garabatos” inspired by Trelles’ encounters with iconic Nuyorican writers. \n\n\n\nThis production and exhibit promises to immerse viewers and attendees in the energy of the Nuyorican movement through the works of Pedro Pietri and the many people he inspired. The show runs from April 9th to 26th.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-last-request/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:The Clemente Center
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Last Request
DESCRIPTION:Last Request presents the story of a corpse discovered in the lobby of a pre-war Bronx apartment building in the 1950s. \n\n\n\nWritten approximately two years before his death in 2004\, the play is a rare theatrical work by the Poet Laureate of the 1960s Puerto Rican revolutionary organization\, the Young Lords. Last Request presents the story of a corpse discovered in the lobby of a pre-war Bronx apartment building in the 1950s by a young couple\, an old couple\, and a blind couple. Their reactions to his possessions trigger escalating chaos and revelations about their personal lives\, becoming an exploration of morality\, greed\, dignity\, and survival in mid-century urban life. \n\n\n\nKnown for elevating street language\, working-class experience\, and collective memory in his poetry\, Pedro Pietri was a foundational figure in the Nuyorican poetry movement. Presented at Teatro LATEA\, a location that sustained experimental bilingual performance throughout the 1980s and 1990s\, the production locates Pietri’s rarely staged theatrical work within the same cultural context that originally shaped his artistic voice. The play is directed by Juan Valenzuela\, a México-born director\, playwright\, actor\, short story writer\, and performer who has been active in the downtown New York scene since the 1970s. He has directed several plays by Pedro Pietri and has served as space manager at the Yippie Museum. His plays include “Love\, Ambition & Destiny.” \n\n\n\nThis play will be presented alongside an exhibition by artist Miguel Trelles\, curated by Alejandro Torres\, titled Nuyorican Splendor II. This exhibition brings together portraits and “garabatos” inspired by Trelles’ encounters with iconic Nuyorican writers. \n\n\n\nThis production and exhibit promises to immerse viewers and attendees in the energy of the Nuyorican movement through the works of Pedro Pietri and the many people he inspired. The show runs from April 9th to 26th.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-last-request/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:The Clemente Center
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Last Request
DESCRIPTION:Last Request presents the story of a corpse discovered in the lobby of a pre-war Bronx apartment building in the 1950s. \n\n\n\nWritten approximately two years before his death in 2004\, the play is a rare theatrical work by the Poet Laureate of the 1960s Puerto Rican revolutionary organization\, the Young Lords. Last Request presents the story of a corpse discovered in the lobby of a pre-war Bronx apartment building in the 1950s by a young couple\, an old couple\, and a blind couple. Their reactions to his possessions trigger escalating chaos and revelations about their personal lives\, becoming an exploration of morality\, greed\, dignity\, and survival in mid-century urban life. \n\n\n\nKnown for elevating street language\, working-class experience\, and collective memory in his poetry\, Pedro Pietri was a foundational figure in the Nuyorican poetry movement. Presented at Teatro LATEA\, a location that sustained experimental bilingual performance throughout the 1980s and 1990s\, the production locates Pietri’s rarely staged theatrical work within the same cultural context that originally shaped his artistic voice. The play is directed by Juan Valenzuela\, a México-born director\, playwright\, actor\, short story writer\, and performer who has been active in the downtown New York scene since the 1970s. He has directed several plays by Pedro Pietri and has served as space manager at the Yippie Museum. His plays include “Love\, Ambition & Destiny.” \n\n\n\nThis play will be presented alongside an exhibition by artist Miguel Trelles\, curated by Alejandro Torres\, titled Nuyorican Splendor II. This exhibition brings together portraits and “garabatos” inspired by Trelles’ encounters with iconic Nuyorican writers. \n\n\n\nThis production and exhibit promises to immerse viewers and attendees in the energy of the Nuyorican movement through the works of Pedro Pietri and the many people he inspired. The show runs from April 9th to 26th.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-last-request/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:The Clemente Center
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Last Request
DESCRIPTION:Last Request presents the story of a corpse discovered in the lobby of a pre-war Bronx apartment building in the 1950s. \n\n\n\nWritten approximately two years before his death in 2004\, the play is a rare theatrical work by the Poet Laureate of the 1960s Puerto Rican revolutionary organization\, the Young Lords. Last Request presents the story of a corpse discovered in the lobby of a pre-war Bronx apartment building in the 1950s by a young couple\, an old couple\, and a blind couple. Their reactions to his possessions trigger escalating chaos and revelations about their personal lives\, becoming an exploration of morality\, greed\, dignity\, and survival in mid-century urban life. \n\n\n\nKnown for elevating street language\, working-class experience\, and collective memory in his poetry\, Pedro Pietri was a foundational figure in the Nuyorican poetry movement. Presented at Teatro LATEA\, a location that sustained experimental bilingual performance throughout the 1980s and 1990s\, the production locates Pietri’s rarely staged theatrical work within the same cultural context that originally shaped his artistic voice. The play is directed by Juan Valenzuela\, a México-born director\, playwright\, actor\, short story writer\, and performer who has been active in the downtown New York scene since the 1970s. He has directed several plays by Pedro Pietri and has served as space manager at the Yippie Museum. His plays include “Love\, Ambition & Destiny.” \n\n\n\nThis play will be presented alongside an exhibition by artist Miguel Trelles\, curated by Alejandro Torres\, titled Nuyorican Splendor II. This exhibition brings together portraits and “garabatos” inspired by Trelles’ encounters with iconic Nuyorican writers. \n\n\n\nThis production and exhibit promises to immerse viewers and attendees in the energy of the Nuyorican movement through the works of Pedro Pietri and the many people he inspired. The show runs from April 9th to 26th.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-last-request/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:The Clemente Center
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:(Partner Event) Los Rivera Destino - BoriCorridor Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bohemia\, sátira y mucho ingenio\, así puede describirse el estilo musical único de Los Rivera Destino\, cuyo reconocimiento se ha disparado exponencialmente durante los pasados años. Carlos\, Antonio y Fernando logran combinar el humor y picardía en sus letras con ritmos como el bolero y el rock\, para ofrecer al público un espectáculo creativo\, dinámico y extraordinariamente divertido.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-los-rivera-destino-boricorridor-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture\, 450 Grand Concourse\, Bronx\,\, New York City\, NY\, 10451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:(Partner Event) Esto No Tiene Nombre\, one-woman show\, by poet Denice Frohman
DESCRIPTION:The Clemente is proud to present Esto No Tiene Nombre\, a one-woman show written and performed by acclaimed queer Nuyorican poet\, Denice Frohman\, for three workshop productions from May 15-17th. The play chronicles the oral histories of Latina lesbian elders told through a tapestry of vignettes exploring Latina lesbian activism\, expression\, and desire from pre-Stonewall police raids to first kisses. The title is inspired by Esto No Tiene Nombre\, the first Latina lesbian magazine\, founded in the 1990s by Colombian poet and activist tatiana de la tierra. Co-presented by INCITE at Columbia University. \nThis work is rooted in archival interviews conducted by Frohman as part of I See My Light Shining: Oral Histories of Our Elders\, a year-long project curated by acclaimed writer Jacqueline Woodson\, featuring more than 20 oral history interviews from Latina lesbian elders in New York City. \nWritten/Performed: Denice Frohman\nDirected/Co-Created: Alex Torra\nProduction Design: Nia Benjamin\nLighting Designer: Xotchil Musser  \nTickets are available now!
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-esto-no-tiene-nombre-one-woman-show-by-poet-denice-frohman/
LOCATION:Teatro Latea\, 107 Suffolk Street\, New York\, New York\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural &amp%3B Educational Center":MAILTO:libertadguerra@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T203000
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SUMMARY:(Partner Event) Parrots at the Pagoda
DESCRIPTION:Parrots at the Pagoda\, inspired by the life of iconic vocalist and prolific trio musician Johnny Rodríguez\, takes audiences into the world and music of this legendary Puerto Rican composer\, drag artist\, and impresario. Prepare to be transported to the life and times of this pioneering female impersonator who owned the legendary El Cotorrito (The Little Parrot) club in Puerto Rico—and the older brother of the also legendary Tito “El Inolvidable” Rodríguez.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-parrots-at-the-pagoda/
LOCATION:New York
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:(Partner Event) Haciendo Punto en Otro Son - La Ruta de los 50
DESCRIPTION:El emblemático conjunto de la Nueva Trova puertorriqueña\, Haciendo Punto en Otro Son\, celebrará su 50 aniversario\, uniéndose a la programación de BoriCorridor Tour 2025 para llevar su música al público de la diáspora que sigue cantando sus grandes éxitos. Dos de sus fundadores\, Silverio Pérez y Josy Latorre\, junto a Alex Croatto y una banda de 11 músicos\, presentarán su espectáculo “En ruta a los 50” el próximo 27 de abril a las 5:00 p.m. en el Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-haciendo-punto-en-otro-son-la-ruta-de-los-50/
LOCATION:Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture\, 450 Grand Concourse\, Bronx\,\, New York City\, NY\, 10451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:(Partner Event) Presentacion oficial en NY Poemario "Amnericas" de Miguelangel Suarez
DESCRIPTION:This coming Thursday\, April 3rd\, will be the official presentation of the poetry collection “Amnericas\,” written by Puerto Rican leading actor Miguelangel Suarez and published by the Alejandro Tapia y Rivera Institute of Puerto Rico. The presentation will be free at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at 6:00 p.m.\, with guest artists reading some of the poems. \nPresenter: PhD Carlos Manuel Rivera Guest Artists: Erck Gonzalez\, Frank Rodriguez\, Luis Laro Rodriguez\, singer-songwriter Mario Cancel… and Belange Rodriguez and Amneris Morales. You can purchase the book that evening. \n\n“Amnericas” is like the America we love\, our America\, simple\, sweet\, plain\, and sad like a corn crop\, like a harvest of hope.-Roberto Ramos Peres\n\n\nEl poemario “Amnericas” escrito por el primer actor puertorriqueno Miguelangel Suarez publicado por El Instituto Alejandro Tapia y Rivera de Puerto Rico. La presentación será libre de costo en El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños a las 6:00 P.M. con la participación de artistas invitados que leerán algunos de los poemas\nPresentador: PhD Carlos Manuel Rivera\nArtistas Invitados: Erck Gonzalez\, Frank Rodriguez\, Luis Laro Rodriguez\, el canta-autor Mario Cancel… y Belange Rodriguez y Amneris Morales\nEsa noche podrán adquirir el libro.\n\n“Amnéricas es como la América que se ama\, la América nuestra\, sencilla\, dulce\, simple y triste como una siembra de maíz\, como una cosecha de esperanza”. Roberto Ramos Perea
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-presentacion-oficial-en-ny-poemario-amnericas-de-miguelangel-suarez/
LOCATION:CENTRO en El Barrio\, 2180 3rd Ave\, New York\, New York\, 10065
CATEGORIES:Literature & Poetry,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barrio Independent Productions":MAILTO:barrioindependentproductions@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:Marian Pabón "Más fuerte que nunca"
DESCRIPTION:La querida actriz y comediante puertorriqueña\, Marian Pabón presenta su stand-up ¡Más fuerte que nunca! el 23 de marzo en Teatro LATEA. Marian estrenó exitosamente su stand-up a finales del 2024\, tras superar un diagnóstico de cáncer. En la pieza teatral\, comparte anécdotas de su proceso con la chispa y humor que le caracterizan. Acompáñala a reír de todo lo que la ha hecho llorar. \n\nEste evento es parte del BoriCorridor Tour 2025\, una iniciativa producida por Ágora Cultural Architects con el apoyo de The Mellon Foundation\, que pretende conectar una vasta red de trabajadores culturales en EE.UU. y servir de herramienta para que los artistas puertorriqueños del archipiélago y la diáspora puedan llegar a ellos\, colaborar y mostrar su trabajo. BoriCorridor cuenta con dos iniciativas: un mapa digital (www.boricorridor.com) y una gira artística.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/marian-pabon-mas-fuerte-que-nunca/
LOCATION:Teatro Latea\, 107 Suffolk Street\, New York\, New York\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:Décimas por Sacos de: Teófilo Torres
DESCRIPTION:Puerto Rican actor\, writer\, professor\, and author Teófilo Torres\, better known for his classic on-stage monologues such as; “Papo Impala está quitao” and “El Caso Dios\,” is back in New York City with his latest creative endeavor\, the satirical laugh-out-loud book\, Décimas por Sacos. \n\nWritten in the preferred style of the Puerto Rican jíbaro and troubadour\, the décima\, this book is a unique record and reflection of the Puerto Rican character\, joyous but critical. It spans almost ten years of original writing\, which Torres primarily published online through social media using his original character\, Pateco\, as the primary voice. \n\nThe book presentation will also include a performance by the actor and live music. \n\nLight snacks and beverages will be available.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/decimas-por-sacos-de-teofilo-torres/
LOCATION:Loisaida Center\, 710 East 9th Street\, New York\, NY 10009\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literature & Poetry,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Loisaida%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@loisaida.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:(Partner Event) Jose Nogueras: Boricua Donde Quiera
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off the Navidad Season with IBA is Jose Nogueras!\n\nJosé Nogueras is one of Puerto Rico’s most versatile songwriters and singers. He has managed to reach the top of the music charts (Hit parade) in rock\, ballad\, Creole music and even tropical music.\n\nCheo Feliciano\, Rubén Blades\, Hector Lavoe\, Ismael Miranda\, Willie Colón\, Gilberto Santarrosa\, Manny Manuel\, Shakira\, Danny Rivera\, Los Hispanos\, Fernando Villalona and Olga Tañón are some of the artists who have performed his compositions.\n\nNogueras has been awarded over the years with important awards such as; “Composer of the Year” (Billboard Magazine)\, “Singer of the Year” (Agüeybana and Cemí Awards)\, “Christmas Production of the Year” and his compositions have always been distinguished by their simplicity\, depth and universal feeling.\n\nBorn in the town of Mayaguez where he was born on June 18\, 1951\, son of José Nogueras Chapel (QPD)\, from the town of Añasco and Milka Vega Soto from the city of cucumber\, San Sebastián. From an early age he felt a passion for music\, an inspiration that he has always channeled through the instrument he enjoys the most… the guitar. His father was a simple and humble human being\, with an extraordinary talent for poetry and perhaps it has been that vein that has allowed the development of José Nogueras as an author.\n\nAt the age of eight he came to reside in the city of Rio Piedras where he feels like an adopted son. During his school years\, between the ages of 8 and 16\, he participated in a number of musical groups. At the age of 17 he began his foray into music professionally.\n\nTheir record productions have been characterized by their excellent quality\, both technically and musically. Each of them is framed in a concept\, distinguished by its sensitivity and innovative way of harmonizing the topics.\n\nJosé Nogueras’ music has not only managed to captivate the Puerto Rican public with its contagious rhythm and flavor\, but has also been recognized in other Latin American countries and in the Hispanic sector of the United States.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partnership-jose-nogueras-boricua-donde-quiera/
LOCATION:Roxbury Community College Theater\, 1234 Columbus Ave\, Boston\, MA 02120\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inquilinos Boricuas en Acci%C3%B3n":MAILTO:vanessa@ibaboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:"The Archives in Motion” Presentation of LAYERS: A Dance Film
DESCRIPTION:Join CENTRO on October 17th as we celebrate the breadth and depth of our archives with a special screening of Layers: A Dance Film by filmmaker and dancer César Abreu\, CENTRO Artist in Residence. Abreu uses the vibrant legacy of Puerto Rican artists reflected in our archival collections to influence this cinematic exploration of dance to express the personal resilience and triumph of individuals traveling their paths within marginalized communities.  Following the screening\, you will have the opportunity to hear a live performance of the film composer Angélica Negrón’s music\, Ruta Panorámica for Cello\, Bandoneón\, and Electronics\, and learn about the film’s creative process from a panel featuring Abreu\, Negrón\, and visual artist Roxane Revon. Come and witness yet another innovative presentation of our archives in motion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Still from film Layers\, poster artwork by Roxane Revon
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/the-archives-in-motion-presentation-of-layers-a-dance-film/
LOCATION:The Silberman School of Social Work Auditorium\, 2180 3rd Ave\, New York\, New York\, 10065
CATEGORIES:Film Screening,Live Performance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
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SUMMARY:(Partner Event) Worldwinds: Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble\, LaTasha Barnes and the Continuum Collective\, and Soles of Duende
DESCRIPTION:Worldwinds\, presented by Belongó\, is a groundbreaking performance that unites multi-Grammy-winning Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble (ALJE) with visionary choreographers and companies making their mark in the dance world. Over the years\, O’Farrill has forged impactful artistic collaborations\, and the Worldwinds performance residency project is yet another example of Arturo and the ALJE pushing the boundaries of style and medium. This evening’s program will feature classics from the ALJE repertoire\, paired with original choreographies by LaTasha Barnes & the Continuum Collective and Soles of Duende\, as well as brand-new choreographies and arrangements created exclusively for this event.
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/partner-event-worldwinds-arturo-ofarrill-the-afro-latin-jazz-ensemble-latasha-barnes-and-the-continuum-collective-and-soles-of-duende/
LOCATION:ROULETTE\, 509 Atlantic Avenue\, BROOKLYN\, NY\, 11217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belong%C3%B3":MAILTO:mleonrivera@belongo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
CREATED:20240607T203855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T204233Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Jibarito: A Three-Decade Retrospective Celebration of the Bronx's Multicultural Music Group Orchestra!
DESCRIPTION:The Multicultural Music Group (MMG) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Multicultural Music Encounter. This year’s event will take place at the Lovinger Theater\, Lehman College\, on Friday\, June 7\, at 7 p.m.\n\nThis year’s performance will showcase a dynamic repertoire in the form of a musical retrospective celebrating the almost 30 years of the Multicultural Music Group Orchestra (MMGO)’s establishment in 1996. \n\nAudiences can look forward to the following pieces:\n\n– “Mambo Show” by Charlie Palmieri reflects the composer’s vibrant legacy.\n– “Plena Pa’ Vieques” by Ray Santos explores the presence of the U.S. Marines and the Vieques protests in Puerto Rico.\n– “2nd Chance” by Luis Mojica and Ray Santos celebrates Charlie Palmieri’s recovery from a heart attack with a story of resilience and hope.\n– “Seis” by Ray Santos is a tribute to the influential composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk.\n– “Attacks and Expansion” by Eddie Palmieri is a spiritual exploration of African ancestry.\n– “Yambu Pa’ Inglaterra” by Eddie Palmieri bridges the generational gap between Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri while examining their influence on music trends.\n– “A Bedtime Song in a Carnival Day” by Luis Mojica and Charlie Palmieri reflects on the Ponce Carnival and historical events surrounding the pier shutdown.\n– “Jibarito: The Borinqueneers” by Ray Santos highlights the valor of the 65th Infantry during the Korean Conflict.\n\nThe 2024 Multicultural Music Encounter celebrates the orchestra’s anniversary and reflects its ongoing commitment to educating and inspiring younger generations through music. This free event is a must-attend for lovers of music and history alike. \n\nGet your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/897291833027?aff=oddtdtcreator. \n\nAbout The Multicultural Music Group\, Inc. \n\nThe Multicultural Music Group\, Inc. (MMG) is a non-profit established in 1996 with a mission to present history through music. We commission and present integrated arts/humanities performances by living composers\, scholars\, and musicians of color\, as well as large and small ensembles led by Afro-Indigenous people. We also provide after-school music training to students ages 11 to 18. MMG serves economically marginalized communities in four NYC boroughs to advance social justice and global understanding and promote diversity in orchestral repertoire. Visit their website at multiculturalmusic.org. \n\n###
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/jibarito-a-three-decade-retrospective-celebration-of-the-bronxs-multicultural-music-group-orchestra/
LOCATION:Lovinger Theater\, Lehman College\, 250 Bedford Park Blvd\, Bronx\, NY\, 10468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Multicultural Music Group%2C Inc.":MAILTO:wburgos@multiculturalmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T140951
CREATED:20240319T171534Z
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SUMMARY:The Sounds of the Archives: Compositions Inspired by the CENTRO Archives Collections
DESCRIPTION:Our Archives are an incredible source of inspiration\, not just for scholarly research but also for artists of all disciplines. Recently\, two composers: our Artist in Residence\, Gabriel Bouche Caro and Guarionex Morales Matos\, produced two contemporary compositions based on their research. Join us on May 30th for a very special musical performance and witness the rebirth of archived sounds into innovative musical arrangements. \n\n\n\nGabriel Bouche Caro’s piece is a new performance for solo instrument and narrator/singer. It resembles a stream-of-consciousness/musical theater monologue with the vocalist representing the complexities of the Puerto Rican identity and current situation. The performance’s narrative is constructed by taking highly specific texts from the collections of Tato Laviera\, Victor Hernandez Cruz\, Pura Belpre\, and more and making them into a dramatic reading that brings forth conflicts within the ‘diasporican’ identity\, the duality of being a nationalist living in the colonizer’s land\, and the image of an artist who wishes to bring forth the intricacies and beauty of their culture to the world. This is Puerto Rican music\, not as folk\, but as a synthesis of sound\, experience\, tradition\, difficulties\, and successes that come from living life square-rooted in a richly complex and demanding cultural situation.  \n\n\n\nGuarionex Morales Matos’ project\, Pedro Pietri: An Aesthetic Collision Between His Poetry and Puerto Rican Art Song explores the exclusion of diasporic poets from the Puerto Rican art song genre through the work of Pedro Pietri. Pietri’s poetry constitutes the perfect compositional material for this genre\, despite the euro-centrical criteria that have historically marked the latter’s development and approach towards the public. Morales Matos strives to transgress said conventionalisms to crumble the artificial barriers between art forms\, as well as those that divide the popular\, folk\, and classical music spheres. The lyrics and music will derive from three of Pietri’s least-known texts to create a powerful triptych for mezzo-soprano\, clarinet\, and piano. \n\n\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by NALAC: National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Image: Sheet music for performance of “Perez y Martina”\, Pural Belpré Papers. CENTRO Library & Archives
URL:https://centropr.hunter.cuny.edu/event/the-sounds-of-the-archives-gabriel-bouche-caro-guarionex-morales-matos-in-concert/
LOCATION:The Silberman School of Social Work\, 2180 3rd Ave\, New York\, New York\, 10035
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Music
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