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Oct 2016
Saturday
Bronx Rising! October
Bronx Rising! Edgar Allan Poe: El Cuervo
Bring out your best costume! Celebrate Halloween early with Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry set to Latin rhythms, as performed by Bobby Sanabria & Project X, with guest vocalist Jenn Jade Ledesna. Opening poems from the master of mystery will be read by Bronx Council of the Arts’ Charlie Vazquez. Arrive early (6pm) and get your portrait taken by Seis del Sur photographer, Edwin Pagán. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes!
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10
Sep 2016
Saturday
Community Events
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Street Co-Naming Ceremony for Elmo Hope
Join us at the corner of Lyman Place and Freeman Street during a street co-naming ceremony in honor of Elmo Hope, followed by a reception at the Bronx Music Heritage Center. A l...
2
Oct 2016
Sunday
Exhibit Opening
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AZA Exhibition Opening
Join us for the opening reception at BMHC of a digital photography solo exhibit by Will Calhoun, a multi-Grammy award winning Bronx musician, composer and artist-photographer. A...
17
Nov 2016
Thursday
Classes & Workshops
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Bomba Drumming Masterclass
Renowned percussionist Angel Reyes –visiting from Florida— will conduct a master Puerto Rican bomba drum class, as part of BMHC’s November Bronx Rising! Program. Registration r...
26
Nov 2016
Saturday
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Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble CD Release Party
Celebrate the official launch of Taguiera (Homeland), the first recording by The Afri-Garifuna Jazz Ensemble, a unique group that fuses jazz with the Garifuna tradition, incorpo...
17
Dec 2016
Saturday
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4th Annual Parranda con Paranda
Each year we cap our Bronx Rising! series with a concert that features traditions from two of the Bronx’s distinct Latino communities: Puerto Rican and Garifuna. This year will ...
25
Feb 2017
Saturday
Community Events
Exhibit Opening
Black is Beautiful: A Tribute to Elombe Brath
Multimedia exhibit paying tribute to Elombe Brath, the Pan-African activist and artist. The opening reception features performances by legendary jazz pianist Valeria Capers, NEA...
26
Feb 2017
Sunday
Community Events
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New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
Swing the night away with the New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, directed by multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria. This ensemble celebrates the rich legacy of ...
18
Mar 2017
Saturday
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Bronx Rising! Persian New Year: Nowruz
530pm: Crafting Nowruz Family Workshop Nowruz, which means "New Day," is an ancestral holiday marking the first day of spring. In the Iranian/Persian tradition, a special tab...
26
Mar 2017
Sunday
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New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
Swing the night away with the New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, directed by multi-Grammy Nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria. This ensemble celebrates the rich legacy of ...
30
Apr 2017
Sunday
Community Events
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New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
Swing the night away with the New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, directed by multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria. This ensemble celebrates the rich legacy of ...
28
Oct 2017
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Halloween
Our 3rd Annual Bronx Rising! Halloween with live music scores! Our celebration kicks off with face painting by Confetti Faces and family portraits shot by Seis Del Sur photograp...
11
Nov 2017
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Bamboula: Puerto Rico & New Orleans
November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month and we're celebrating with the Bombazo Dance Co. This evening we'll enjoy a dance and drum presentation by dance scholar Milteri Tucke...
12
Nov 2017
Sunday
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Concert: Garifuna Jazz Ensemble & Friends
Come out for this free concert and witness live the spectacular fusion of traditional Garifuna music with jazz of the Garifuna Jazz Ensemble. The Residency by Women’s Housing an...
3
Dec 2017
Sunday
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Navidad Flamenca
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana presents annual Flamenco in the Boros Tour. This series of free community performances thrills audiences with the rich holiday customs of the Spani...
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Dec 2017
Friday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! 5th Annual Parranda con Paranda
Each year we cap our Bronx Rising! series with a concert that features holiday traditions from two of the Bronx’s Latino communities: Puerto Rican and Garifuna. This year we loo...
21
Dec 2017
Thursday
Community Events
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Melrose Holiday Parranda
We're hosting our 3rd annual Make Music New York Winter event in the Melrose section of the Bronx, with a procession or parranda, the Puerto Rican tradition of caroling. Based o...
31
Dec 2017
Sunday
Community Events
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4th Annual New Year's Eve Party
Ring in the New Year with Latin Jazz! Come join us for a fun-filled, family friendly night in the Bronx and a special concert with Bobby Sanabria & Sexteto Ibiano. $15 admission...
17
Feb 2018
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Fancy Footwork in the Diaspora
For our February Bronx Rising! we celebrate Black History Month with Fancy Footwork in the Diaspora! The event will trace the routes of rhythmic footwork from Africa and Europe ...
25
Feb 2018
Sunday
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Performances
New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
The Mambo Kids are back! The 22-piece New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra directed by Bobby Sanabria plays big band mambo, jazz and beyond. $10 entrance at the door. All proce...
25
Mar 2018
Sunday
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The New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
The Mambo Kids are back! The 23-piece New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra directed by Bobby Sanabria plays big band mambo, jazz and beyond. $10 entrance at the door. All procee...
21
Apr 2018
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Tribute to Sant Jordi Day
In Catalonia, Spain, April 23rd is Sant Jordi Day, observed by giving gifts of books and roses. April 23rd is also International Book Day, a worldwide commemoration of the anniv...
29
Apr 2018
Sunday
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Performances
The New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
The Mambo Kids are back! The 23-piece New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra directed by Bobby Sanabria plays big band mambo, jazz and beyond. $10 entrance at the door. All procee...
19
May 2018
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Routes of the Black Madonna
To celebrate the Black Madonna and her many manifestations, a reception for an exhibit of works inspired by Mary Magdalene will be followed by a screening of The Voyage of the B...
9
Jun 2018
Saturday
Community Events
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Elmo Hope Birthday Concert
Join us as we celebrate the 95th birthday of Elmo Hope, the bebop pianist who made this neighborhood his home. Music by Bertha Hope and the Elmo Hope Project 3. Presented by the...
23
Jun 2018
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Festival of the Sun
Join us as we celebrate and learn about the Andean Summer Solstice (Inti Raymi/Fiesta del Sol) in the Bronx. The program will open with a presentation of Inti Raymi by Fabian Mu...
28
Jun 2018
Thursday
Community Events
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Palabreando
PALABREANDO! Our free monthly open mic series co-hosted by Bocafloja and Carmen Bardeguez-Brown. Join us for a multi-lingual night of spoken word, poetry, and music.* With speci...
21
Jul 2018
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Sisterhood of Hip Hop II
Join us for an evening of panels, performances, and demonstrations from the women who take center-stage in the world of hip hop as B-girls, DJs, MCs, and graffiti writers! Featu...
18
Aug 2018
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Salute to FANIA
Another chapter of our 'Conversations with the Masters', featuring an onstage interview with legendary FANIA conguero and Bronx native Eddie Montalvo, followed by a concert with...
15
Sep 2018
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Talk to the Hand
Women and girls historically have been silenced in many aspects around the world. Tonight we look at art forms through which females express themselves and tell their stories. W...
20
Sep 2018
Thursday
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Performances
Palabreando
Join us for a multi-lingual night of spoken word, poetry, and music* during our free open mic series hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja. This month, Bocalfoja is join...
15
Nov 2018
Thursday
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Performances
Spirit of Aña: Women & Trap Drums
Featuring female drummers Sherrie Maricle, Lucianna Padmore, and Sylvia Cuenca who will discuss their careers and technique, and then perform "trading 8's" and solos. Stay tuned...
15
Dec 2018
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Parranda con Paranda
The Parranda con Paranda is our annual Puerto Rican & Garifuna Holiday Celebration. This year we look at European, specifically French-influenced genres, in the Caribbean, such ...
21
Dec 2018
Friday
Community Events
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Melrose Parranda
Join us for our annual Melrose Parranda: Our Puerto Rican Christmas caroling procession through the Melrose section of the Bronx! Based on the music of plena and other holiday s...
31
Jan 2019
Thursday
Community Events
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Palabreando: Open Mic
PALABREANDO! Join us for a multi-lingual night of spoken word, poetry, and music* during our free open mic series hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja. This month, Boca...
16
Feb 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! The Boogaloo in Latin Bugalu
The 1960’s musical genre of Latin bugalu was a fusion of Cuban rhythms and African-American R&B. In honor of Black History Month, tonight’s program will explore the African-Amer...
16
Mar 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! La Petenera: Woman of Mystery
Another Women's History Month event, this time focusing on the folkloric mysterious power of the mujer! The petenera is a song style featured in different genres from Spain to M...
23
Mar 2019
Saturday
Community Events
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Bronx Living Legends Concert: Luz Soliz
Join us at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture as we honor artist and activist Luz Soliz, best known for her well-established dance troupes and for serving as a champion of the...
28
Mar 2019
Thursday
Community Events
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Palabreando: Open Mic
A multilingual night of spoken word, poetry, and music, hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja. Co-host Lyrical Bliss. Special guests Fabian Villegas and Venessa Marco. F...
31
Mar 2019
Sunday
Kid Friendly
Performances
The New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
The Mambo Kids are back! The 23-piece New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra directed by 8x Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria plays big band mambo, jazz and beyond. $10 entrance at th...
13
Apr 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Caribbean Roots of Jazzin’ & Jammin'
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, we explore the Haitian influences on the birth of jazz in New Orleans, with a discussion led by ethnomusicologist Lois Wilcken and mus...
25
Apr 2019
Thursday
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Performances
MSM Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble Concert
The Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble. Directed by 8x Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria. $10 at the door. All proceeds go to the students.
28
Apr 2019
Sunday
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Performances
The New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra Concert
The Mambo Kids are back...again! The 23-piece New School Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra directed by 8x Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria plays big band mambo, jazz and beyond. $10 entran...
17
May 2019
Friday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Jasmine’s Song
Jasmine is sick and tired of her violin lessons. She has more important things to do. Like playing video games and texting her BFF. Who cares about music anyway? She’s about...
18
May 2019
Saturday
Community Events
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Bronx Living Legend Concert: Benny Ayala
The BMHC Bronx Living Legends series, which honors Bronx music legends for their careers as performers and educators, will honor Puerto Rican plenero Benny Ayala, for his career...
13
Jun 2019
Thursday
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Performances
Palabreando: Spoken Word & Storytelling
A night of spoken word and storytelling with an all languages open mic. Hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja. Co-host Lyrical Bliss. Special Guests Kenny Sings and Conr...
15
Jun 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Tribute to James Reese Europe
James Reese Europe is the Army bandleader who is credited with introducing the French to jazz during WWI and U.S. audiences to tango, the first Latin American dance craze in the...
29
Jun 2019
Saturday
Community Events
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Rock the Bronx
Round Two of our FREE OPEN MIC for all Bronx musicians, singers, and bands! Hosted by Marco Soccoli, music industry legend and former drummer of NYC glamrock band Roxx. Feat...
20
Jul 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Voices of Praise
Join us as we celebrate the music of the Gospel tradition with artists who grew up in the African American and Caribbean Gospel congregations in the Bronx. Featuring Gospel/blue...
27
Jul 2019
Saturday
Community Events
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Bronx Sounds: Music & Poetry Festival
Join us as we celebrate the diverse soundscape of the Bronx! Part of WHEDco's Bronx Music @ Melrose event = FREE FUN for all ages!! With music, poetry, and dance by local artist...
1
Aug 2019
Thursday
Community Events
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Palabreando: Spoken Word Open Mic
A night of spoken word and storytelling with an all languages open mic. Hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Bocafloja and Lyrical Bliss. Special guest TOTMI. Free and open to al...
8
Aug 2019
Thursday
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Performances
Nuevas Voces: New Voices in Latin Jazz
(Bō-hī-ra) bridges the musical traditions from both sides of the Atlantic, delivering a sound that speaks to both jazz and flamenco fans. Pianist Jesús Hernández, singer/flautis...
17
Aug 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! The Hidden Legacy of Alegre Records
Before Fania Records, the Bronx had Alegre Records and the Casalegre Record store. Featuring a discussion with musicians Orlando Marin, Bobby Marin, Mike Amadeo, and Chris Roger...
5
Sep 2019
Thursday
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Nuevas Voces: New Voices in Latin Jazz
Colombian artist Alea performs with Sinuhé Padilla-lsunza and Franco Pinna, delivering a high energy performance that walks the line between cumbia, vallenato, rancheras, jazz, ...
20
Sep 2019
Friday
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Natural Woman: A Queen of Soul Celebration
Celebrate the music of the iconic Aretha Franklin with award-winning vocalist Elissa Carmona joined by Morrisania Band Project rhythm section: Kevin Belle (keyboard), Gregory Da...
21
Sep 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Spirit of Aña
Tonight we'll celebrate a wedding night Manden tradition in which women from the bride's family form a drum circle and sing songs to welcome children into the marriage. Led by m...
26
Sep 2019
Thursday
Community Events
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Palabreando: Open Mic
Join us for a multi-lingual night of spoken word and storytelling. Hosted by Bocafloja and Lyrical Bliss. Special guest Mohammed Yahya. Free and open to all ages/languages. To r...
17
Oct 2019
Thursday
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Performances
Nuevas Voces/New Voices in Latin Jazz
Miguel Andres Tejada, pianist and director of the Dominican Ministry of Culture in New York City, will perform with his trio, featuring drummer Francisco Mela and bassist Peter ...
26
Oct 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! Halloween
Screening of the Mexican version of the classic film, Dracula (1931), featuring a live soundtrack performance by Bobby Sanabria & Project X. Snacks sold by Yalisza Bakes! Come ...
10
Nov 2019
Sunday
Community Events
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Decade of Fire Film Screening
A community is as strong as those willing to fight for its survival. This is the story of the brave people of the South Bronx who banded together amidst the rubble and built a b...
14
Dec 2019
Saturday
Bronx Rising
Community Events
Bronx Rising! Parranda con Paranda
Join us for our annual Garifuna/Puerto Rican holiday revels as we salute the plantain, a staple food throughout Latin America, as it is celebrated in song and dance by Garifuna,...
15
Dec 2019
Sunday
Community Events
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Garifuna Serenata 2019
Celebrate the holidays as the Garifuna do in Central America! This event will culminate in a performance led by James Lovell and will feature percussionist Alex Colon and the Bo...
21
Dec 2019
Saturday
Community Events
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Melrose Parranda 2019
Our annual Puerto Rican Christmas caroling procession will stop at casita gardens throughout the Melrose neighborhood in the Bronx, ending at the most famous casita, Rincón Crio...
31
Dec 2019
Tuesday
Community Events
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New Year's Eve Party
Bring in the new decade with the tunes of multi Grammy-nominated drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria & Sexteto Ibiano at BMHC's family friendly New Year's Eve party. Admissi...
22
Feb 2020
Saturday
Bronx Rising
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Bronx Rising! East Meets West
Commemorating International Mother Language Day, an annual worldwide observance held on February 21st to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote mu...
27
Feb 2020
Thursday
Community Events
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Nuevas Voces/New Voices in Latin Jazz
Guitarist, arranger and composer Yuri Juarez and Grupo Afroperuano explore popular and traditional genres, blended with Afro-Peruvian influences. Over the past two decades, Yuri...
21
Mar 2020
Saturday
Bronx Rising
Community Events
Bronx Rising! Spirit of Aña
Featuring the percussive dance styles of the "baile de chancletas" from Cuba and "clog dancing" from USA, with artists Danys "La Mora" Perez and Oyu Oro, and Megan Jones Downes ...
10
Jun 2020
Wednesday
Classes & Workshops
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Percussion Discussion ft Norka Hernandez Nadal
This weeks episode of Percussion Discussion (Wednesdays at 8PM EST at facebook.com/bxmusic), our weekly percussion program featuring mini-clinics, talks and lessons from noted B...
12
Jun 2020
Friday
Classes & Workshops
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BM@HC ft Yalisza Suren
Bronx Music @ Home Concerts or BM@HC (Fridays at 8PM EST) is our weekly musical concert series performed by some of the artist who have performed the BMHC stage - from the artis...
17
Jun 2020
Wednesday
Classes & Workshops
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Percussion Discussion ft Lucianna Padmore
This weeks episode of Percussion Discussion, our weekly percussion program featuring mini-clinics, talks and lessons from noted Bronx drummers and percussionists, (Wednesdays at...
24
Jun 2020
Wednesday
Classes & Workshops
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Percussion Discussion ft Bobby Sanabria
This weeks episode of Percussion Discussion, our weekly percussion program featuring mini-clinics, talks and lessons from noted Bronx drummers and percussionists, (Wednesdays at...
26
Jun 2020
Friday
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BM@HC ft Valerie Capers
Bronx Music @ Home Concerts or BM@HC (Fridays at 8PM EST) is our weekly musical concert series performed by some of the artist who have performed the BMHC stage - from the artis...
