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 all of these aside for the pleasures of transcendence. Jamile specifically loves mixing modern jazz and Brazilian jazz, as well as her original compositions, in … 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, reflecting the spirit of global Black solidarity and diasporic creativity. About Koku Gonza: A Tanzanian-American Afro-soul artist who blends Afrobeat, R&B, and Neo-soul into a … 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 Clayton, Sheila Jordan, Mark Murphy, Marilyn Maye, & Marianne Solivan, Erli has quickly created a style and a reputation all his own. His style ranges … 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 flourishing culture of Nuyorican poets back in the early 70-80s. Learning from mentors which include his mother María Hernández, Bimbo Rivas, TatoLaviera and Luis Guzmán, … 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 sound that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Led by Victor Solano, and joined by members Alfredo Colon, Jonathan Paik, Justin Henery, Mason O'Donnell, … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Sundate
Free! Saturday October 18, 2025 FULL PROGRAMMING & LINE-UP HERE ABOUT Organized by Fourth Arts Block (FABnyc) the Lower East Side Arts & Culture Open House is now in its third year, welcoming folks into cultural spaces without a ticket to a show or the cost of admission. All organizations will have staff available to … Continue reading Lower East Side Arts & Culture Open House 2025
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, including the bandura, violin, banjo, hutsul drum, cello and accordion. Their performances are characterized by three-part polyphony, creating rich sonic tapestries that transport audiences from … 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 infused with a blend of African-American genres, including gospel, jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and other world music. About Nolan Nwachukwu Nolan Nwachukwu is a bassist, … Continue reading Open Arts LES: Nolan Nwachukwu Project
Presented by Village Preservation in collaboration with FABnyc Democracy is fragile, as we are learning. Can we renew it by fostering more democratic ways of interacting in our neighborhoods? The East Village has long been home to cultural institutions that play a key role in bringing communities together. What role might they play in promoting a … Continue reading Democracy as Creative Practice
RSVP here Raul Ayala’s practice bridges art, social engagement, and pedagogy through large-scale paintings, site-specific installations, collaborative murals, performance, and other public interventions. Raul has an extensive history collaborating with immigrant and indigenous communities on installations, murals, community ritual, and direct action campaigns in NYC and Quito, Ecuador. Recent local projects include collaborations with Green-Wood … Continue reading Raul Ayala: Creative Action with Immigrant Communities (Creative Action Network workshop)
