Amawta Roots is part of a musicians program at the Ecuadorian American Cultural Center’s initiative to amplify Ecuadorian American musical genres, instruments and talent. Amawta Roots is a musical group … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Amawta Roots

Born and raised in Brazil, but thriving in New York, Jamile's artistry includes a love of language, a closeness with genre, a deep feeling for style—and a demand to throw … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Jamile Staevie Ayres

Koku Gonza, a Tanzanian-American Afro-soul artist, will offer a deeply resonant and genre-bending set blending Afrobeat, R&B, highlife, and jazz influences. Her music—performed in English and Swahili—bridges continents and cultures, … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Koku Gonza

As a former Californian, Erli began his career as a Jazz vocalist a few years after moving to New York City. With the likes of his mentors such as Jay … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Erli Perez Jazz

David Soto started on his musical journey as a child while performing with his mom in the Puerto Rican folkloric dance troupe, Grupo Cemí. He grew up Loisaida amidst a … Continue reading Open Arts LES: DASO y el Grupo Cemí

Sundate is an ensemble rooted in the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City. Our group offers live music that blends modern jazz, soul, Latin, and global influences into a … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Sundate

YiYi, a Ukrainian folk group composed of Caroline Kuhn, Katie Pawluk, and Zoya Shepko, breathes new life into traditional Ukrainian songs through unconventional arrangements and a diverse mix of instruments, … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Yi-Yi

Nolan Nwachukwu Project's music features a combination of diverse original compositions and new, funky interpretations of contemporary songs and jazz standards. The compositions and arrangements performed by the group are … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Nolan Nwachukwu Project