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SUMMARY:Blacktronika Festival: Black Quantum Futurism featuring Moor Mother & Rasheedah Phillips / Vijay Iyer\, Shana Redmond & LaFrae Sci / Joy Guidry & Niecy Blues / Sonic Messengers / King Britt
DESCRIPTION:Blacktronika is a movement dedicated to honoring and illuminating innovators of color who have played a pivotal role in the evolution of electronic music. The movement originated in London (1999–2005) with the groundbreaking ‘Blacktronica’ events founded by artist Charlie Dark MBE at the Institute of Contemporary Arts\, fundamentally reshaping the UK’s cultural landscape. In 2020\, Professor and veteran artist King Britt expanded the movement into academia by establishing the Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music course at the University of California\, and later launched the Blacktronika Festival\, further solidifying the movement’s impact. In collaboration with his long-time colleague Charlie Dark\, the festival has successfully engaged audiences in Paris\, Knoxville\, Brooklyn\, Los Angeles\, and San Diego\, fostering an expanding global community invested in the intersection of music\, culture\, and education. \nThe Harlem showcase will present a distinguished tribute to the legendary Paul Robeson\, featuring Shana Redmond\, Vijay Iyer\, and LaFrae Sci. Additional performances include an improvisational set from Brooklyn’s Sonic Messengers\, a debut collaboration between acclaimed artists Joy Guidry and Niecey Blues\, and an exploration of the Black Quantum Futurism universe (Camae Ayewa and Rasheedah Phillips).
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/blacktronika-festival-black-quantum-futurism-featuring-moor-mother-rasheedah-phillips-vijay-iyer-shana-redmond-lafrae-sci-joy-guidry-niecy-blues-sonic-messengers-king-britt/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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SUMMARY:Funk Flex R&B Birthday Celebration: Live Performances by Adina Howard / Christopher Williams / Soul for Real / Mr. Cheeks / Allure / Gina Thompson / Special Sing-Along Set by Jeff Redd & DJ M U / Music by Funk Flex
DESCRIPTION:Funk Flex is more than just a DJ– he’s a hip-hop institution\, a radio and club mainstay who’s helped break some of New York’s biggest artists and biggest hits and continues to keep his finger on the pulse of hip-hop and R&B. This year he’ll host his birthday party on Coney Island\, featuring a coterie of throwback R&B artists from the ‘90s. ’90s R&B icon Adina Howard\, best known for her debut single “Freak Like Me” and her album Do You Wanna Ride?; Christopher Williams hit the top of the R&B singles chart with his song “I’m Dreamin’” from Mario Van Peebles’ New Jack City\, a film he also appeared in; Soul for Real’s platinum-selling\, Heavy D-produced debut LP Candy Rain spawned two hit singles\, the title track and “Every Little Thing I Do”; Gina Thompson’s 1996 debut LP Nobody Does It Better featured production and features from Missy Elliott\, and its lead single “The Things That You Do” cracked the Billboard Hot 100; Allure is an R&B girl group that formed out of LaGuardia High School in Manhattan\, their biggest hit was a cover of Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam’s “All Cried Out” with Bad Boy R&B group 112.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/funk-flex-rb-birthday-party-carl-thomas-christopher-williams-soul-for-real-gina-thompson-allure-music-by-funk-flex/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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SUMMARY:The Soapbox Presents: Run It Back: An Ode to the Art of the Sample
DESCRIPTION:Marija Abney founded The Soapbox Presents in 2020 in response to the murder of George Floyd\, using free arts programming from some of NYC’s most talented artists to build a platform—both literally and figuratively—for Black and brown expression. The program has featured such artists as Mahogany L. Browne (Lincoln Center’s first poet-in-residence) and arranger\, composer\, and pianist Sean Mason (a featured guest of the Wynton Marsalis Quintet)\, and has been acknowledged by the United Nations for their work in their inaugural International Day of People of African Descent. The collective has performed at The Apollo\, Lincoln Center\, Symphony Space\, Afropunk Festival\, and on the stoops and sidewalks of New York City\, making their return to SummerStage this year in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-soapbox-presents-run-it-back-an-ode-to-the-art-of-the-sample/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T220000
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SUMMARY:Blacktronika Festival: Phuture / Waajeed / Rimarkable / Joe Claussell / Charlie Dark / King Britt
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nBlacktronika is a movement dedicated to honoring and illuminating innovators of color who have played a pivotal role in the evolution of electronic music. The movement originated in London (1999–2005) with the groundbreaking ‘Blacktronica’ events founded by artist Charlie Dark MBE at the Institute of Contemporary Arts\, fundamentally reshaping the UK’s cultural landscape. In 2020\, Professor and veteran artist King Britt expanded the movement into academia by establishing the Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music course at the University of California\, and later launched the Blacktronika Festival\, further solidifying the movement’s impact. In collaboration with his long-time colleague Charlie Dark\, the festival has successfully engaged audiences in Paris\, Knoxville\, Brooklyn\, Los Angeles\, and San Diego\, fostering an expanding global community invested in the intersection of music\, culture\, and education. \nThe Central Park program will feature an ‘eclectrifying’ DJ set from King Britt B2B Charlie Dark\, a spiritual house performance by Brooklyn’s Joe Clausell\, the debut live performance of Detroit icon Waajeed\, an uplifting set from Detroit’s Rimarkable\, and a live performance by acid house pioneers Phuture from Chicago.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/blacktronika-festival-phuture-waajeed-rimarkable-joe-claussell-charlie-dark-king-britt/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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SUMMARY:Terri Lyne Carrington We Insist 2025! Featuring Christie Dashiell
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Jazzmobile SUMMERFEST\, NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell reimagine We Insist! Max Roach’s “Freedom Now Suite\,” a groundbreaking 1960 collaboration between the legendary jazz drummer Roach and lyricist Oscar Brown Jr. that has become a defining artistic statement of the Black American civil rights movement. One of the finest jazz drummers and producers of her generation\, Carrington has created an homage that bursts with fiery\, stirring ideas\, unstoppable grooves\, and the spellbinding interplay with Roach’s and Brown’s compositions alongside original music and words by Carrington and her collaborators. GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Dashiell reflects on the work’s history with a contemporary call to action\, honoring the original masterpiece while furthering the fight for social justice.\n\n  \n\nArtists\n\nTerri Lyne Carrington\, drums\nChristie Dashiell\, vocals\nSimon Moullier\, vibes\nMatthew Stevens\, guitar\nRashaan Carter\, bass\nAkili Bradley\, trumpet\nChristiana Hunte\, dancer\nAyodele Casel\, tap dancer\nMorgan Guerin\, tenor sax\nMilena Casado\, trumpet\nKeisel Jimenez\, percussion\n\nAngelika Beener aka DJ Kultured Child\, DJ
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/terri-lyne-carrington-we-insist-2025-featuring-christie-dashiell/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T210000
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SUMMARY:Flo Fair curated by FERG: Hunter Bdm / TGUT & Friends & special guests
DESCRIPTION:FLO FAIR is not just an event—it’s a movement. Born from the legacy of local health fairs held in honor of FERG’s late father\, this reimagined experience brings the community together through music\, movement\, and mindfulness. \nSet in the heart of Harlem\, FLO FAIR is all about finding your flow—that elevated state when you’re fully immersed in what lights you up. Whether it’s breaking a sweat on a 5K run\, vibing in a yoga class\, zoning out in a sound bath\, or catching a live performance\, this is where wellness meets culture. \n\nUnwind with yoga and sound baths\nRecharge in our immersive wellness garden\nExplore interactive art curated by FERG himself\nTaste the best of NY with all-day food trucks\nClose out the day with a high-energy SummerStage performance by FERG—plus surprise guests\n\n  \nThis is Harlem in FLO. \n  \nFLO FAIR – Day-of Programming (Thursday\, August 14) \n11:00 AM\nYoga Class – Hosted by Julia Jovan \n12:00 PM\nSound Bath – Hosted by Julia Jovan \n1:00 PM\nFitness Flow Class – Hosted by JAWS x Lucky \nEvening Music & Performance Schedule  \n\n\n5:00–6:00 PM – UNIVERSAL SPACE JAM BAND  * \n\n\n6:00–6:30 PM – TGUT set w/ surprise guests \n\n\n6:30–7:00 PM – Hunter Set \n\n\n7:00–8:30 PM – FERG Live featuring surprise guests
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/flo-fair/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
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SUMMARY:The Originals featuring Rich Medina\, Stretch Armstrong and Tony Touch
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nThe Originals are a crew of DJs who have had their finger on the pulse since before hip-hop was a global phenomenon\, but was a budding subculture fostered in clubs\, house parties\, and on the streets of New York City. The group continues to spin feel-good jams at parties that never seem to stop. Among their ranks: Stretch Armstrong of the beloved “Stretch And Bobbito” radio show; Rich Medina\, who ran the legendary weekly dance institution APT; and Tony Touch\, the b-boy turned DJ whose 50 MCs mixtapes became a Who’s Who of New York hip-hop in the ’90s.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-originals-featuring-rich-medina-stretch-armstrong-and-tony-touch/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T210000
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SUMMARY:La Sonora Ponceña / Judy Torres / Linda EPO / DJ Millo / Hosted by Vinnie Medugno
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Puerto Rican party on Staten Island in Stapleton Waterfront park\, presented in association with the borough’s radio station Maker Park Radio\, with a long running salsa band and WKTU’s Queen of Freestyle. La Sonora Ponceña is one of Puerto Rico’s most iconic salsa bands\, known for their powerful brass arrangements\, masterful piano solos\, and high-energy performances. Since 1954\, they’ve played a key role in shaping the sound of salsa across Latin America and beyond\, and have since recorded dozens of albums\, recently celebrating their 55th anniversary. Today\, the band is directed by Quique’s son\, Papo Lucca\, who first started crashing his dad’s band practice when he was just five years old. Bronx born powerhouse singer Judy Torres\, known as the “Queen of Freestyle” to her loyal fans\, cracked the Billboard dance chart with her 1989 debut single “No Reason to Cry”; after releasing two studio albums\, she’s been the on-air host of WKTU’s Freestyle Free for All! for two decades. Her one-woman show “No Reason to Cry” debuted to rave reviews at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in 2018. Also performing is Linda EPO\, a Queens native whose vibrant\, multilingual performances span jazz\, funk\, R&B\, Caribbean\, and Latin music. They’re joined by DJ Milo on the 1s and 2s\, spinning hits in between sets.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/la-sonora-poncena-judy-torres-linda-epo-dj-millo/
LOCATION:Staten Island
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T220000
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SUMMARY:Celia Cruz Celebration:  Issac Delgado / Alain Perez / Aymee Nuviola / Brenda Navarrete / Melvis Santa
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nJoin us at 7:00 PM for a free salsa class with Talia Productions dancers Adriel Flete & Jordyn Lurie. \nFor this centennial celebration of the Cuban “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz\, three contemporary Cuban artists assemble in Central Park to channel her spirit and honor her legacy. Issac Delgado is a salsa singer from Havana who’s performed with Orquesta de Pacho Alonso and NG La Banda. The latter group—which he helped found—helped to popularize the then-nascent Cuban genre of timba\, a sound that blends with salsa\, American funk\, R&B\, and Afro-Cuban folkloric music. He’s recorded as a solo artist and bandleader since the ‘90s; his latest album Lluvia Y Fuego comprises original tunes as well as tributes to Benny Moré and Cheo Feliciano. The singer\, pianist\, composer\, and actress Aymee Nuviola—aka “La Sonera del Mundo”—is a decorated artist with multiple GRAMMYs and Latin GRAMMYs under her belt. She’s also connected with Celia Cruz in a more literal sense\, having played her in the Colombian telenovela Celia. Cuban singer and multi-instrumentalist Brenda Navarrete is an accomplished percussionist\, distinguishing herself as an expert on the Bata. A long-standing member of Interactivo\, a Havana-based musical collective led by the pianist Roberto Carcassés\, she has also worked with the Afro-Cuban percussion troupe Obini Bata\, a woman-founded group first formed in the early 1990s.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/celia-cruz-celebration-issac-delgado-aymee-nuviola-brenda-navarrete-guests/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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SUMMARY:Rakim / Positive K / Sweet Tee / Joeski Love / Nice & Smooth / DJ Chubby Chub / Hosted by Video Music Box Ralph McDaniels
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Video Music Box’s “Uncle” Ralph McDaniels\, this show is a nostalgic trip through hip-hop’s past. It’s headlined by Rakim\, indisputably one of the greatest MCs of all time\, whose early work with Eric B. helped push the artform forward with intricate multisyllabic and internal rhyme schemes\, a metronome flow\, and an unforgettable voice. He’ll bring classic cuts like “Follow the Leader\,” “I Ain’t No Joke\,” and “Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em” to Stapleton Waterfront Park on Staten Island\, as well as solo work like “Guess Who’s Back.” He’s joined by Positive K\, the Bronx rapper from First Priority Music best known for his 1992 hit “I Got a Man” and his duet with MC Lyte “I’m Not Havin’ It”; Sweet Tee\, the Queens rapper of the hit song “It’s My Beat” with DJ Jazzy Joyce; Joeski Love\, the rapper best known for his platinum-selling\, Peewee Herman-sampling 1986 single “Pee Wee’s Dance”; Nice & Smooth\, the Bronx duo who flipped a guest spot on Big Daddy Kane’s “Pimpin Ain’t Easy” into a string of albums in the ‘90s; and DJ Chubby Chub\, the Bronx-born DJ who’s toured with 50 Cent and holds down multiple radio shows in Boston. \nLive art by Projectivity with featured artists\, Prezarecta\, Cramcept\, Jodi DaReal provided by Maker Park Radio.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/rakim-positive-k-sweet-tee-joe-ski-love-nice-smooth-dj-chubby-chub-hosted-by-video-music-box-ralph-mcdaniels/
LOCATION:Staten Island
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T220000
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SUMMARY:Tony Vega / La Excelencia / Ariacne Trujillo
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 6:00 PM for a free salsa class with Talia Productions dancers Jorge Riascos & Adoralynn Pagan! \nPuerto Rican singer Tony Vega has recorded dozens of albums over the past 50 years\, performing and cutting records with legends like Willie Rosario\, Gilberto Santa Rosa\, Eddie Palmieri\, and others. He’s best known for his work with Raphy Levitt’s La Selecta orchestra\, as well as his solo debut Yo Me Quedo. LA EXCELENCIA is an award-winning salsa band from New York City recognized for their bold\, socially conscious music and high-energy performances. Rounding out the bill is Ariacne Truijllo\, originally from Havana\, Cuba\, a virtuoso pianist\, arranger\, and vocalist with a breathtaking vocal range\, whose music blends Latin Jazz\, salsa\, and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/tony-vega-la-excelencia-ariacne-trujilo/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T220000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Hispánico
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nBallet Hispánico\, one of New York’s leading dance companies\, stands as a testament to the power of tradition and creativity\, celebrating the artistry and cultural richness of Latino heritage. Through artistic excellence\, innovative performances\, and quality dance training\, the company bring communities together to celebrate the ever-growing and multifaceted Hispanic diasporas. Led by Artistic Director & CEO Eduardo Vilaro\, the organization has been heralded by the Ford Foundation as one of America’s Cultural Treasures. “Performances by the Ballet Hispánico dancers are always vibrant and richly textured.” (The New York Times).
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/ballet-hispanico/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250422T191404Z
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SUMMARY:Taiwanese Waves: Enno Cheng / ABAO + Nanguaq Girls / Bulareyaung Dance Company / Chinatown Records
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nThis showcase of Taiwanese artists is presented in collaboration with Taiwanese Waves\, an agency focused on widening people’s perspectives of what music from Taiwan sounds like. This year’s show features the Bulareyaung Dance Company\, a troupe founded in 2015 in Taitung by Bulareyaung Pagarlava\, an indigenous choreographer from Taiwan. The company trains dancers by working in the mountains\, chanting by the waterside; Dancers delve into their indigenous heritage and culture to develop unique body movements and vocabulary. Also performing is ABAO\, an indigenous Taiwainese pop singer of the Paiwan people; after debuting with the group Abao & Brandy\, she began releasing solo albums in entirely in the Paiwan language\, collaborating with her mother on the lyrics. They’re joined by Enno Cheng\, a Taiwanese singer-songwriter\, author\, and actress who also plays in the band Chocolate Tiger. As a solo artist\, she writes sparse\, airy pop songs centered around the piano\, and draws the name of each of her LPs from planets in our solar system.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/taiwanese-waves-enno-cheng-abao-nanguaq-girls-bulareyaung-dance-company/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T210000
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SUMMARY:KiDi / Skrewfaze / DJ Chvmeleon
DESCRIPTION:GhanaFest-NY brings its annual public installation and celebration of Ghanaian culture and heritage to residents of New York City. This year’s event\, once again taking over Crotona Park in the Bronx\, is headlined by KiDi\, a singer\, songwriter\, and producer from Accra with infectious charisma and stage presence who first broke out in 2017 with his hit single “Odo.” Later successes with “Touch It” (2021) and “Lomo Lomo” (2024) highlight a fresh style that effortlessly weaves R&B and dancehall vibes into the traditional Ghanaian highlife style. He’s joined by Skrewfaze\, a Ghanaian afrobeats artist who makes upbeat party music that’s filled dancefloors across West Africa.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/kidi-skrewfaze-dj-chvmeleon/
LOCATION:Bronx
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250508T140558Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Summer Dayes 2025 with The Yussef Dayes Experience / FKJ / Venna / Salin
DESCRIPTION:Due to potential severe weather and flooding expected in New York City\, SummerStage in Central Park tonight featuring a benefit show with Yussef Dayes has been rescheduled to Saturday\, August 2; all tickets will be honored. If unavailable to attend\, refunds will be available at point of purchase. The safety of our performers\, guests\, and staff is of the upmost importance. We hope to see you in the parks for additional concerts this weekend. \nWant to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nSummerStage alums The Yussef Dayes Experience return to Central Park.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/yussef-dayes-25/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250408T171359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T155935Z
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SUMMARY:Jacob Collier / Alita Moses
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nThe multi-GRAMMY award winning wunderkind first gained fame going viral on YouTube with his layered covers of popular songs. His musical prowess and wide vocal range quickly earned him a following that has lasted through his career releasing\, producing\, and arranging his own music and working with artists like SZA\, Stormzy\, and Coldplay. His live concerts have become known for their interactive flair– Collier turns crowds into choirs with just a few flicks of his wrist.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/jacob-collier/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T200208Z
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SUMMARY:DOUG E. FRESH & FUNK FLEX HIP-HOP APPRECIATION PARK JAM AND BBQ: DOUG E. FRESH / TAANA GARDNER / STRAFE / FONDA RAE / T LA ROCK / GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL SCORPIO AND THE FURIOUS FIVE / MUSIC BY FUNK FLEX & DJ M U
DESCRIPTION:Doug E. Fresh is one of the pivotal figures of hip-hop’s Golden Age\, a “human beatbox” who can accurately imitate drum machines and effects with just his mouth and a microphone. His early hits with Slick Rick—”The Show” and “La Di Da Di”—are among the genre’s foundational hits. Funk Flex is more than just a DJ– he’s a hip-hop institution\, a radio and club mainstay who has helped break some of New York’s biggest artists and biggest hits and continues to keep his finger on the pulse of hip-hop and R&B. Together they host the Hip-Hop Appreciation Park Jam & Barbecue at Crotona Park in the Bronx\, celebrating the art form in which they’ve invested their lives\, in the borough in which it was born.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/hip-hop-appreciation-park-jam-barbecue-curated-by-doug-e-fresh-funk-flex/
LOCATION:Bronx
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250422T191405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T165324Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Frankie Negrón / Christian Alicea / Funk Salsa Urban
DESCRIPTION:Due to potential severe weather and flooding expected in New York City\, SummerStage in Crotona Park tonight has unfortunately been cancelled. The safety of our performers\, guests\, and staff is of the upmost importance. We hope to see you in the parks for additional concerts this weekend. \n  \nFor this salsa party in the Bronx\, three artists offer different takes on the classic Caribbean sound. Newark-born singer Frankie Negrón incorporates pop\, rock\, gospel\, R&B\, hip-hop\, and reggaetón elements into his brand of salsa; he’s also dabbled in acting\, appearing in Paul Simon’s Broadway production of The Capeman. Puerto Rican singer Christian Alicea has made a name for himself adding an urban twist to the salsa sound. The former firefighter had a big 2024\, when he was named a Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise and nominated for a Latin GRAMMY for Best Salsa Album. The lineup is rounded out by Funk Salsa Urban\, a New York City group inspired by the 90’s Latin group DLG\, fusing funk and urban rhythms with Spanglish lyrics on original songs (“Subelo”)\, popular covers (Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk”) and medleys (“Tribute to El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico”).
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/frankie-negron-christian-alicea-funk-salsa-urban/
LOCATION:Bronx
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250408T171359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T175959Z
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SUMMARY:The Head and the Heart: Aperture Tour
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nThe alternative indie band has been beloved for sixteen years\, known for their resounding\, optimistic sound and use of folk-style instruments. Hits like “Rivers and Roads”\, “Let’s Be Still”\, and “Lost in My Mind” have topped the charts and earned the group major acclaim on the indie rock circuit\, lending their support to acts like Vampire Weekend\, Death Cab for Cutie\, and Dave Matthews.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-head-and-the-heart-aperture-tour/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250422T191405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T202145Z
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SUMMARY:Femi Kuti & The Positive Force / dead prez / Elida Almeida / Rich Medina / Alhanislam
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \n  \nThe eldest son of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti\, Femi Kuti continued his father’s legacy by playing with his father’s band\, Egypt 80; He went solo in 1986\, starting his own band\, The Positive Force. His distinct voice and activism has made him a global music icon.. In 2001\, he collaborated with a number of US musicians on his album Fight to Win\, including Common\, Mos Def\, and Jaguar Wright; his latest LP Journey Through Life balances the political themes that have defined his career with deeply personal reflections on family\, life\, and inner growth. Also performing is the infamous hip-hop duo\, dead prez\, who have been outspoken against inequality and injustice throughout their career. Across three studio albums and a handful of mixtapes\, they’ve championed militant social justice\, self-determination\, Pan-Africanism\, and opposing corporate media. Cape Verdean singer and songwriter Elida Almeida is known for her viral single and album Nta Konsigui. DJing between sets will be Rich Medina\, the  producer\, spoken-word poet\, archivist\, and journalist who claims both the Rock Steady Crew and the Universal Zulu Nation and is a part of the DJ collective The Originals. Maryam Bukar Hassan\, also known as Alhanislam\, is a Nigerian poet\, human rights activist\, and Pan-Africanist renowned for her impassioned advocacy on social issues being recognized as one of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025 and as the United Nations next Global Advocate for Peace. Maryam’s participation is supported by UN Peacekeeping\, the United Nations’ Department of Peace Operations. \nJoin us for a panel discussion prior to the show! Info and details below. Free with RSVP here. \n\n\nBEATS & ROOTS Panel Discussion \nConnecting through African music\, Culture & the influence on the diaspora\nThis panel explores how Africa has connected global communities through its rhythms\, traditions\, and entertainment. It also brings attention to how these have shaped the identities of communities in the diaspora. The conversation will celebrate the deep root and bold beats that keeps Africa alive in the diaspora. It will honor the past and embrace the future \nPanelists \n\nDavid Ponte is the Co-Founder and CMO of Audiomack.\nAbass M. Akeju is a music executive\, film maker\, CEO and President.\nLaolu NYC is a Nigerian bred\, Brooklyn based multidisciplinary artist with a wide-spanning background with music and performing arts\, visual art\, Laolu has worked with those such as Beyoncé\, Burna Boy\, J.Balvin\, Serena Williams\, Swizz Beatz\, Alicia Keys\, Bad Bunny\, Lupita Nyongo\, and many more\, and many more.\n\nOlivia Longott “The first Lady OLIVIA” is an American R&B singer. She is best known for performing with the hip hop group G-Unit and also known as a cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: New York.\nAyo Balogun is a 20-year veteran of the restaurant industry. Ayo Balogun has worked everywhere from a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant to an Italian deli making fresh mozzarella. He serves American food at his popular Brooklyn cafe\, The Bureau. Since opening in 2022\, Dept of Culture has been named one of the top fifty restaurants in America by Bon Appetit\, one of the top ten restaurants of the year by Eater\, Time Out Magazine‘s Top Ten New Restaurants in New York\, The Infatuation’s Top 10 of 2022 and many more. Dept of Culture was nominated for the Best New Restaurant James Beard Foundation award and nominated in 2025 for Best Chef – New York. In 2023 Chef Balogun opened Radio Kwara\, described as Dept of Culture’s American cousin\, and recently has started Old Habits roasting specializing in the variants and excellence of African coffees.\nModerator\nShani Kulture is the leader of a new generation of talent. Having worked his way up the ladder\, Kulture reaches the masses every weekday as an on-air personality on Hot97’s Morning Show.  He continues to use his platform as a forum to help educate today’s youth thru his Non-Profit outreach campaigns. \n\n 
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/femi-kuti-the-positive-force-dead-prez-rich-medina-maryam-bukar-hassan/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250408T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T182712Z
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SUMMARY:The Saw Doctors
DESCRIPTION:Become a SummerStage Member today! Experience the best seats in the house and access VIP benefits like express entry\, complimentary drinks\, and many more exclusive perks\, all while supporting our free programs in NYC’s parks. \nLegendary Irish rock band The Saw Doctors are returning to SummerStage after a sold out show last season. They’ve enjoyed many Top 30 singles in their home country\, including their classic song “I Useta Lover” that has made fans of thousands. Their raucous\, rowdy shows are the happy result of decades of touring and a loyal following.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-saw-doctors/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250422T191405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T184817Z
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SUMMARY:NEMS Presents: GORILLAFEST featuring Busta Rhymes / ONYX / M.O.P / DJ Drewski & Friends / Scram Jones / Statik Selektah / DJ Perly
DESCRIPTION:Coney Island’s own Gorilla NEMS is beloved across the internet for his viral videos (“Don’t Ever Disrespect Me!”) and iconic catchphrase (“Bing Bong!”)\, but he’s also an accomplished rapper with palpable skills on the mic\, signed to Paul Rosenberg’s Goliath Records & Virgin Records. For the GorillaFest in Coney Island he’s assembled an impressive cast of characters to represent New York City hip-hop to the fullest. This year’s show will feature a variety of genre legends\, including Busta Rhymes\, ONYX\, M.O.P\, DJ Drewski and Friends\, Scram Jones\, DJ Perly\, and Statik Selektah.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/nems-presents-gorillafest/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
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SUMMARY:Cymande / Asha Puthli / Zacchae'us Paul / K.Tea
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nCymande has drawn membership from several Caribbean nations. The band’s work is a culmination of funk\, soul\, reggae\, rock\, calypso\, and jazz with African rhythms into a sound they dubbed “nyah-rock. After releasing three albums between 1971-1974\, they disappeared until reforming to tour in the 2010s. Asha Puthli returns to SummerStage after a 19 year hiatus. Known for her award-winning vocals on Ornette Coleman’s Science Fiction album\, she has continued to cement herself as Jazz royalty. Among her many accomplishments\, she is noted as being a disco pioneer\, releaser of  twelve studio albums\, and has been placed by Andy Warhol in his time capsule. Multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, and producer Zacchae’us Paul is an artist with a fresh and irreverent take on Black music and the African diaspora\, stretching and bending jazz around Atlanta hip-hop\, gospel sounds and philosophies\, and the Caribbean rhythms he picked up studying in Puerto Rico. Spinning tunes for the night is NYC-based DJ K.Tea\, who crafts sonic journeys that inspire freedom\, dance\, and discovery within house music. This show is presented in association with Giantstep\, the respected music and events agency beloved for their iconic ‘90s-era party “dedicated to the preservation of funk.”
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/cymande-asha-puthli-zacchaeus-paul-presents-jazz-money-k-tea/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250422T191405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T153431Z
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SUMMARY:The Roots / DJ Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Even before they became the house band on the Tonight Show\, The Roots were titans of hip-hop as the biggest\, baddest\, and best-known band in a genre not traditionally known for live instrumentation. Since its founding in Philadelphia in the late ‘80s by bandleader/drummer Questlove and MCs Black Thought and Malik B\, the group has released nearly a dozen studio albums\, won multiple GRAMMY awards\, and taken their music across the world and back. They’ve been Jimmy Fallon’s house band since 2009\, following him from Late Night to the Tonight Show in 2014. While the lineup has evolved over the years\, it still features founding members Black Thought—widely recognized as one of the greatest rappers of all time—and Questlove\, a pop culture icon who is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop and soul music over the last four decades. Their shows can feature surprise guests\, extended jam sessions\, and classic hits. DJ Scratch\, a produced and collaborator of Busta Rhymes\, Metallica\, Wu-Tang Clan\, 50 Cent\, Snoop Dogg\, and more\, as well as host of a weekly radio show on The Block\, will be on the decks. \n 
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/the-roots/
LOCATION:Queens
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250422T191405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T153309Z
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SUMMARY:DJ Rekha's Basement Bhangra Beyond: Rashmeet Kaur / Tara Lily / Sonny Singh & Guests
DESCRIPTION:in association with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards\, and NYC Parks returns to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park with a free show at 6:00PM. Punjabi vocal powerhouse Rashmeet Kaur will headline the night with her unique\, earthshaking style. She has been credited in songs by notable names such as Lazer\, Diplo\, and Nucleya. Sonny Singh has cultivated a bold and thunderous sound that uplifts and channels ancestral wisdom with a trumpet and unwavering passion. British-Bengal musician Tara Lily’s debut album Speak In The Dark fuses jazz\, electronica\, trip-hop\, and alternative R&B with classical Indian music. The ringleader of the festivities DJ Rekha joins this magnetic line-up\, transcending the sonic borders of hip-hop\, dancehall\, and diasporic grooves in a set featuring an array of percussionists\, dancers including the iconic KalaSher\, the signature Bhangra dance lesson\, and other special guests.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/dj-rekhas-basement-bhangra-beyond-tara-lily-sonny-singh-guests/
LOCATION:Queens
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
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SUMMARY:Bastille Day: Bob Sinclar /  Bigflo & Oli / Patrick Bruel / ESTL
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nCelebrate Bastille Day with a showcase of famous French artists in Central Park! The multi-act performance features DJ producer Bob Sinclar\, a pioneer of the “French Touch” with his worldwide hits “Love Generation” and “World\, Hold On”. The event will also feature Bigflo & Oli\, the diamond-certified rap duo! After a stadium tour in France\, a billion streams\, and multiple awards\, their success is undeniable. Patrick Bruel\, an award-winning singer-songwriter and actor whose timeless songs have made him a beloved figure in French music for decades\, will also be part of the celebration! And rising Belgian pop artist ESTL will take the stage with her ethereal vocals and dreamy melodies from her debut EP Caméléon.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/bastille-day-bob-sinclar-big-flo-oli-patrick-bruel-estl/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T164714Z
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SUMMARY:Camilo / Ela Taubert / Cheo /  DJ Albina
DESCRIPTION:Want to see the show from the best seats in the house? Try becoming a SummerStage Member for a Day! \nIn association with the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC)\, SummerStage brings a trio of Spanish-language music acts that offer a taste of the best in contemporary Latin music to Central Park. The powerhouse Colombian star Camilo writes bubbly pop songs with a romantic streak and his signature flair\, earning fans across the world. The multi- Latin GRAMMY-winner is gentle and earnest– a down-to-earth pop star with serious starpower. Ela Taubert took home the Latin GRAMMY last year for Best New Artist—her latest LP Preguntas a Las 11:11 sees her channel the drama of Adele with Miley Cyrus’ rebel spirit. José Luis “Cheo” Pardo\, Brooklyn-based artist and co-founder of Latin GRAMMY-winning Los Amigos Invisibles\, holds a Latin GRAMMY win and 10 Latin GRAMMY nominations. Renowned guitarist\, DJ\, and producer\, he’s crafted influential solo works like Sorpresa and Música para verse bien. Cheo is a key figure in Latin dance music\, celebrated for his live shows\, collaborations\, and pioneering role in NYC’s Latin scene. \n 
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/camilo-ela-taubert/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250620T160031Z
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SUMMARY:Fat Beats 30th Anniversary feat. Lord Finesse / Pete Rock / Large Professor / Jericho Jackson (Elzhi and Khrysis) / The High & Mighty / Natural Elements / Lord Sko / Amxxr / DJ A.Vee / Hosted by Cipha Sounds
DESCRIPTION:What started as a small basement record shop in the Lower East Side of NYC quickly grew into a cultural hub for Hip Hop vinyl lovers known across the world. The brand would eventually expand into multiple retail locations\, an e-comm site\, as well as a full-fledged distribution company. Now in its 30th year of business\, the stores are gone\, but the online store and distribution company are steadily growing. \nTo celebrate the 30 years and the beginning of 31\, Fat Beats partners up with SummerStage to bring you some of the best artists that have worked alongside the brand throughout its history. Legendary Bronx rapper and producer Lord Finesse is perhaps best known for his work with artists like Dr. Dre and as part of the hip-hop collective D.I.T.C. He’ll be joined in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park by DJ Pete Rock\, a many-time SummerStage alum and widely considered one of the best producers of all time. They’ll be joined by Large Professor\, a founding member of Main Source and frequent Nas collaborator; Jericho Jackson\, the group made of up Elzhi and Khrysis; The High & Mighty\, a Philly duo composed of rapper Mr. Eon and DJ/producer Mighty Mi; the underground NYC hip-hop group Natural Elements; Lord Sko\, a 20-year-old fresh face reviving traditional sound on the New York scene; rapper and lyricist Amxxr; and DJ A.vee on the tracks. The evening will be hosted by comedian\, television personality\, and rapper\, Cipha Sounds.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/fat-beats-30th-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250408T171257Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Tomlin: Worship Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Become a SummerStage Member today! Experience the best seats in the house and access VIP  benefits like express entry\, complimentary drinks\, and many more exclusive perks\, all while supporting our free programs in NYC’s parks.  \nTomlin has been performing for 30 years\, winning two Billboard Awards for Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Song and a GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Christian Album along the way. Known for his Texas roots and soaring versions of praise classics\, Tomlin was the first Christian artist to receive Pandora’s Billionaire Award for reaching one billion streams on the digital platform.
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/chris-tomlin-worship-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Manhattan
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T084041
CREATED:20250422T191406Z
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SUMMARY:Laila! / Sasha Keable / Talia Goddess / Half Moon
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with COLORSxSTUDIOS—the next wave in music discovery through striking video content—this SummerStage show brings three cutting-edge artists\, selected by COLORS for their distinct sound and visionary talent\, to Herbert Von King Park. Laila! Is an 18-year old Brooklyn singer with a prestigious pedigree—her dad is Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def). Her early singles “Like That!” and “Not My Problem” took off on TikTok\, propelling her impressive self-produced debut LP Gap Year! Sasha Keable is a British-Colombian singer-songwriter whose artistry is an amalgamation of the genres that raised her\, from classic soul to Colombian staples like Cumbia and Vallenatos. She’s collaborated with the likes of 6lack & Destin Conrad\, and SummerStage alumni Ezra Collective. Named by Beyoncé as an artist she takes inspiration from\, Sasha’s latest music\, shaped by years of growth\, marks a watershed moment of creative freedom. Multi-hyphenate artist Talia Goddess is a singer\, songwriter\, rapper\, producer\, DJ\, instrumentalist\, entrepreneur\, and community leader who draws on her Guyanese and British heritage to carve out her own sound\, fusing neo-soul\, electronica\, R&B\, dancehall and pop on her latest record Down 2 Earth. Providing the DJ lineup for the day\, Half Moon is a global cultural institution founded in Brooklyn. Since 2018\, they’ve led the way in amplifying new voices in underground music through radio\, events\, editorials\, and workshops—always staying true to their tagline\, “Ears to the concrete.”
URL:https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/laila-sasha-keable-talia-goddess-half-moon/
LOCATION:Brooklyn
CATEGORIES:SummerStage
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