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SUMMARY:Open Arts LES: Sonido Costeño
DESCRIPTION:Sonido Costeño (SC) is a modern day latin band in New York City. Their high energy music is a creative fusion of latin music and salsa along with other world music and their fabulous concerts transform their club audiences into dance hall performances. Sonido Costeño’s “staying power” is seen by the ensemble’s growing loyal fan base from not only the New York City area (Manhattan\, Bronx\, Brooklyn\, Queens) but also the tri-state area and abroad. \nJuanMa Morales\, founder of Sonido Costeño is a Cornell Graduate and Julliard alumni. Morales leads the band as vocalist and plays guitar as well as the Puerto Rican cuatro (the island’s national instrument). Las Gaviotas (The Seagulls) and Senora (My Lady)\, two of Morales’ original songs\, have won the Billboard Songwriting award. Under Juan Ma’s dynamic leadership\, Sonido Costeño play diverse salsa rhythms\, enticing “salseros” and non-salsa dancers alike to move onto the dance floor. The band’s dance repertoire includes: Son Cubano\, Nueva Trova\, Boleros and Ballads\, Cha Cha Cha\, Mambo\, Guaguanco\, Latin Jazz\, and the band is known to play a Merengue and Bachata or two. Their unique sound appeals to broad and diverse audiences from all generations. \nSonido Costeño’s solid reputation to deliver the best quality entertainment has lead them to perform at many of New York’s best cultural institutions such as The Brooklyn Museum and El Museo del Barrio. They have been included in other reputable festivals during summer events such as Celebrate Brooklyn\, The Highline\, Brooklyn Botanic Garden\, Harlem Meers in Central Park and River Bank i in Washington Heights in Manhattan. They excel in entertaining at community events such as Bronx Library Center\, senior centers\, weddings and private parties. Their stellar performances\, however\, are best enjoyed at NYC’s finest clubs\, restaurants and casino’s such as: Havana Central\, Subrosa\, Sounds of Brazil (SOB)\, Gonzales y Gonzalez\, Empire City Yonkers Raceway and The World Resorts Casino where you can also dance to their enticing sounds. \nhttps://sonidocosteno.com/
URL:http://www.fabnyc.org/event/open-arts-les-sonido-costeno/
LOCATION:East 4th Street Open Street\, 70 East 4th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Arts LES: Anita Donndorff Trio
DESCRIPTION:Anita Donndorff Trio will perform a mix of jazz standards and Latin American repertoire reimagined through a jazz lens. The trio features musicians from Latin America: a Brazilian guitarist\, and a Argentine double bassist and vocalist — all of whom specialize in jazz\, the popular music of their home countries\, and their own original compositions. \nAnita Donndorff is an Argentine jazz vocalist and composer based in New York City. She has performed with acclaimed artists like Peter Bernstein\, Ed Cherry\, Héctor Martignon\, and Andrés Boiarsky\, appearing at venues such as Thelonious Club\, Bebop\, The Pierre\, Hero (Rockefeller Center). Rooted in Latin rhythms and vocal jazz tradition\, her music blends swing with innovation. Her debut album You Invade All My Dreams (2020) features standards and original songs\, followed by bolero-inspired singles in 2021. Her upcoming release Thirsty Soul includes original work and standards\, with arrangements by Paul Sikivie and guest appearances by Peter Bernstein. \nhttps://www.instagram.com/anitadonndorff/
URL:http://www.fabnyc.org/event/open-arts-les-anita-donndorff-trio/
LOCATION:Avenue B Open Street\, Avenue B between E 8th Street & E 9th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Open Arts LES
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SUMMARY:Open Arts LES: Los Chantas
DESCRIPTION:Los Chantas are a multinational tango ensemble based in New York City. Their repertoire draws from the great Argentine tango tradition from the guardia vieja to the present. The group has been playing in milongas\, clubs\, theaters\, and other venues in and around New York since its inception in 2002. With original arrangements of songs by Gardel\, Troilo\, Salgán\, Piazzolla\, and others\, and a playful\, improvised style\, Los Chantas infuse classic tangos with new life and unique flavor. \nThe performance will include the following:\nDavid Hodges – bandoneón\nEmilio Teubal – piano\nSergio R. Reyes – violin \nThey will be playing tangos\, milongas\, and valses from the Argentine tango tradition along with original compositions. People are welcome and encouraged to dance! \nThey have a brand new CD just out (Un Veinte)\, which is available for streaming and digital purchase on Bandcamp: https://loschantas.bandcamp.com/album/un-veinte
URL:http://www.fabnyc.org/event/open-arts-les-los-chantas/
LOCATION:Avenue B Open Street\, Avenue B between E 8th Street & E 9th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Open Arts LES
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SUMMARY:Open Arts LES: Isadora Benítez & Gabriel Hermida
DESCRIPTION:Isadora & Gabriel are a dynamic musical duo with over 20 years of collaboration and more than 1\,000 performances across New York City\, the U.S.\, and South America. Longtime East Village residents\, they blend Gypsy Jazz\, Brazilian\, Bolero\, and Flamenco influences into a unique and engaging musical experience. \nIsadora Benítez is a vocalist and guitarist whose style merges jazz inflections with her vibrant Latin heritage and a deep love for Brazilian music. Gabriel Hermida\, a guitarist and composer\, draws from classical tango\, flamenco\, and jazz\, bringing rhythmic precision and emotional depth to the duo’s sound. \nTogether\, they have performed at top venues such as Lincoln Center Jazz Atrium\, Blue Note\, SummerStage Central Park\, and United Palace\, and have collaborated with artists including Leo Dan\, Savion Glover\, Gipsy Kings\, Jack DeJohnette\, and Richard Bona. \nPerformance Description \nIsadora & Gabriel offer an interactive\, story-driven performance that’s both sophisticated and joyfully accessible. Their shows blend upbeat party rhythms with soulful ballads\, rooted in Gypsy Jazz\, Brazilian\, Bolero\, and Flamenco traditions. \nAudiences are treated to a multi-lingual musical journey—sung in English\, Spanish\, and Portuguese—that celebrates cultural diversity through rhythm\, harmony\, and narrative. Perfect for intimate stages\, community events\, and concert venues\, their performance is a lively exchange of music and storytelling. \nTheir current project\, ‘Romantic Guitar’\, explores a fusion of Brazilian and Argentine traditions with the fiery spirit of Gypsy Jazz and Flamenco.
URL:http://www.fabnyc.org/event/open-arts-les-isadora-benitez-gabriel-hermida/
LOCATION:East 4th Street Open Street\, 70 East 4th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Arts LES: Mencius Society for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Mencius Society for the Arts presents its very own Cantonese Opera Circle — a sampling of the Chinese music and songs of the Cantonese opera repertoire\, showcasing a time-honored tradition of communal music making that remains popular in Guangzhou\, Hong Kong and Chinatowns all over the world. This program will feature both romantic and vibrant (warrior) musical styles in a distinctive interplay of melody (kookpaai) and rhythmic structure (bonging). \nMencius Society for the Arts\, a nonprofit arts service organization rooted in Manhattan’s Chinatown and Lower East Side\, dedicated to sustaining traditional Chinese arts among immigrant communities. https://menciussociety.org/
URL:http://www.fabnyc.org/event/open-arts-les-25-mencius/
LOCATION:East 4th Street Open Street\, 70 East 4th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
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