Historias! Global Mashup: Afro Dominicano Meets Maraca Bruja
Date/Time: October 19, 2024 @ 7:00 PM dance lessons / 8:00 PM concert
Location: Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY, 11354
In-Person Tickets: $25 General Admission / $20 Seniors and Students w/ID
The Global Mashup: “Historias” will bring together two New York-based Latinx bands from different genres and cultural backgrounds to explore the roots of their music and the New York influences that shape their work. The event features individual performances from each band, followed by a collaborative jam session, offering a rich musical exchange. In addition to the concert, there will be dance lessons and a moderated discussion led by poet and DJ Eliel Lucero in both Spanish and English. Audience members will also participate by sharing their own “Historias” on how Latinx music has shaped their lives in New York.
This mashup celebrates the diversity within Latinx communities while highlighting the shared experiences of being Latinx in New York. By blending various musical traditions and personal stories, the event aims to reflect on how distinct cultures come together to form new and unique expressions in the city’s dynamic cultural landscape. The event will be live-streamed, and a short film will be produced to capture the performances and audience discussions. Drinks and food will be available for purchase, and don't forget your dancing shoes!
Historias! Global Mashup: Afro Dominicano (Afro-Caribbean Soul) Meets Maraca Bruja (Colombian Gaita) is presented with support from Historias, a multi-year programmatic initiative led by The Clemente in partnership with LxNY and supported by the Rauschenberg Foundation. Historias celebrates the transformative impact of Latinx communities in NYC through research, artistic interpretations, and public engagement.