The Sounds of the Archives: Compositions Inspired by the CENTRO Archives Collections

The Silberman School of Social Work 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York

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 … Continued

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Partner Event: Jibarito: A Three-Decade Retrospective Celebration of the Bronx’s Multicultural Music Group Orchestra!

Lovinger Theater, Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Blvd, Bronx, NY, United States

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. This year’s performance will showcase a dynamic repertoire in the form of a musical retrospective celebrating the almost 30 years of the … Continued

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(Partner Event) Worldwinds: Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, LaTasha Barnes and the Continuum Collective, and Soles of Duende

ROULETTE 509 Atlantic Avenue, BROOKLYN, NY, United States

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 … Continued

$25 – $65

“The Archives in Motion” Presentation of LAYERS: A Dance Film

The Silberman School of Social Work Auditorium 2180 3rd Ave, New York, New York

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 … Continued

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