09/29/2023
We hope to see you this Saturday at the next BRONX RISING! which will celebrate the enduring power of music and the legacy of VICTOR JARA. Featuring the artists RODSTARZ of Rebel Diaz, FERNANDITO and NATALIA BERNAL & EN DIABLADA.
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The Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) celebrates the rich musical legacy of the Bronx by drawing upon and restoring pride in its history. The BMHC honors Bronx music "Living Legends", hosts concerts and discussions, celebrates music history, and provides artists with a space to create and share their work. The Bronx Music Heritage Center is an initiative of WHEDco (www.whedco.org). The BMHC Labor
atory opened in April 2012 at 1303 Louis Niñé Boulevard, Bronx, NY. The lab is a "pop-up" space to share and experience art and music. Artists are given the chance to curate the space with concerts, screenings, installations, and other events. Building off the success of the BMHC lab, WHEDco will open a permanent music venue and cultural center, the Bronx Music Hall, in Bronx Commons, its third affordable housing development, currently under construction. Bronx Commons will transform the final undeveloped parcel of the Melrose Commons Urban Renewal Area into a vibrant center for living, working, learning, shopping and entertainment – including 305 affordable apartments, a landscaped public plaza, places to eat and shop, all anchored by the Bronx Music Hall. WHEDco and co-developer BFC Partners began construction on Bronx Commons in 2017. BMHC programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The BMHC is deeply grateful to the many contributors, including the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, whose generous gifts help provide free community arts programming. Lend your support and get involved: Like this page, tell your friends, or simply visit www.thisisbronxmusic.org to learn more about the BMHC and the vibrant community that is the Bronx!
09/25/2023
Some photos of all the performers from the HEALING THROUGH MUSIC CONCERT sponsored by the VA on Friday. Thank you to: Oxil Febles, Angel Rodriguez, Gabriel Ortiz, Dr. Drum, Jose Rivera, Raquel Almazan, Nicole Goodwin, Bobby Sanabria, Jack Glottman, Matthew Gonzalez, Donald Nicks and Peter Brainin.
09/24/2023
Friday the BMHC partnered with the Su***de Prevention Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator (CEPC) at the James J. Peters Veteran's Affairs Medical Center for a concert at the BMH Plaza. There was music, poetry and resource tables. OXIL FEBLES was joined by ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, GABRIEL ORTIZ and DR. DRUM to perform Afro-Puerto Rican bomba. Then they were joined onstage by JOSE RIVERA.
09/24/2023
The weather stopped the street co-naming ceremony for the AFRICAN JAZZ ARTS SOCIETY & STUDIO at the corner of Kelly and Longwood from happening today but we had the reception at the BMHC. But family and friends of AJASS members gathered to speak about the significance of Elombe Brath, Kwame Brathwaite, Bob Gumbs and others on fashion (the Grandassa Models), photography, music, politics and more. Some of the Grandassa models (original members and the new generation) are pictured together, as well as artwork by Elombe and Kwame. The event was made possible by Cinque Brath and the Elombe Brath Foundation.
The street co-naming will be held next week, Saturday, September 30th.
09/24/2023
This past September 20th was also the 50th anniversary of the death of singer-songwriter JIM CROCE who died in a plane crash shortly after take-off from a concert in Louisiana. He lived in the BRONX briefly and according to his biography, he didn't really like it. But we remember his music fondly. Listen to his song, "Tomorrow's Gonna Be A Brighter Day."
Jim Croce - Tomorrow's Gonna Be A Brighter DayWell, I'm sorry for the things that I told youBut words only go so farAnd if I had my wayI would reach into hea...
09/24/2023
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of the great Chilean poet PABLO NERUDA. He was immersed in the socio-political landscape of his own country and others (he helped refugees fleeing from Franco's regime to settle in Chile). Here is one of his poems, "Bird" that portrays the musicality of the natural world:
It was passed from one bird to another,
the whole gift of the day.
The day went from flute to flute,
went dressed in vegetation,
in flights which opened a tunnel
through the wind would pass
to where birds were breaking open
the dense blue air -
and there, night came in.
When I returned from so many journeys,
I stayed suspended and green
between sun and geography -
I saw how wings worked,
how perfumes are transmitted
by feathery telegraph,
and from above I saw the path,
the springs and the roof tiles,
the fishermen at their trades,
the trousers of the foam;
I saw it all from my green sky.
I had no more alphabet
than the swallows in their courses,
the tiny, shining water
of the small bird on fire
which dances out of the pollen.
09/23/2023
Due to unforeseen circumstances ABRAZOS ARMY's event is CANCELLED. We'll reschedule later this fall.
09/22/2023
TODAY!
09/21/2023
There's still time to get a ticket for Thursday's LET FREEDOM RING concert at Cooper Unions' Great Hall featuring the one and only ANTOINETTE MONTAGUE. This event is part of the Village Trips Festival.
09/20/2023
Join CTMD Touring Artist Sidiki Conde on Sunday, October 1st at the Bronx Music Heritage Center for a performance of Guinean traditional music! This event promises to immerse you in the pulsating rhythms of West Africa.
Experience the captivating beats of traditional drums, as the performance transports you to a world of cultural richness and rhythmic energy. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the vibrance of Guinea's musical heritage with Sidki Conde – we look forward to sharing this experience with you!
09/20/2023
Saturday at the BMHC, ABRAZOS ARMY returns for a video screening and performance.
09/19/2023
This Friday afternoon join us at the BMH Plaza for a music and resource fair co-sponsored by the James J. Peters Veteran's administration's Community Engagement Partnership Program. Celebrate warm summer weather this week with the HEALING THROUGH MUSIC concert which will feature Afro-Puerto Rican music and dance by OXIL FEBLES, poetry by POETIC THEATER PRODUCTIONS and music BOBBY SANABRIA & QUINTETO IBIANO. FREE and open to the public.
09/19/2023
09/19/2023
Looking for better banking options and access to banks? Check out the credit union workshops sponsored by WHEDco.
09/18/2023
This Thursday PALABRAS ABIERTAS is back with host LYRICAL BLISS and special guest, KING KAMAYERA. Sign up for the OPEN MIC at: [email protected]
09/18/2023
JOSE RIVERA is invited up to perform with LOS PLENEROS DE LA 21 and he sings a song from their early repertoire, "Carmelina."
09/18/2023
This past Saturday 9/16/23 the BMHC was honored to present plenero JOSE "JOSEITO" RIVERA with a BRONX LIVING LEGEND award. LOS PLENEROS DE LA 21 performed with music which featured a proclamation from an elected official given by DESSEREE SOTO of RINCON CRIOLLO and spoken tributes by ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, KAILA PAULINO, NORKA HERNANDEZ NADAL and JESUS RIVERA. Dancers: LEANA LOPEZ, INDIRA CORDOVA and JULIA GUTIERREZ.
09/16/2023
TODAY come join us honor the master plenero JOSE "JOSEITO" RIVERA at the BMH Plaza at 3:00 pm. Music by LOS PLENEROS DE LA 21 and many special guests!
09/16/2023
TOMORROW the BMHC will have auditions for a play-in-progress that will take part at the space this fall. Anyone can audition! Have you ever wanted to try acting--here's your chance!
09/14/2023
This weekend BMHC Co-Artistic Director BOBBY SANABRIA will take part in the JAZZ FOR JUSTICE: FREEDOM FIRST CONCERT program at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Poets and Jazz musicians will take part in an all-star concert for Keith LaMar, who has spent almost 34 years in solitary confinement on death row in Ohio for a crime he didn’t commit. Freedom First began in 2020 as a concert series with dozens of musicians on the streets of New York, playing the jazz standards that helped LaMar survive these long decades in solitary, including him speaking live by telephone between songs. This very special event is presented by La Sala de Pepe y Foto Espacio and The Village Trip Festival.
09/13/2023
This fall the BMHC is partnering with the INFINITE VARIETY PRODUCTIONS (IVP) as part of our UpRISE Theater program. Auditions are this Sunday to take part in an IVP work-in-progress.
09/11/2023
On Saturday OXIL FEBLES curated the COKIDS FESTIVAL sponsored by the BMHC at Bronx Commons for the tenants and their families. There was storytelling with Puerto Rican music and a masked vejigante (a figure from the Carnival celebrations) double dutch jump rope, dance lessons and face painting. Thank you to AD and Lynne for their support, Sofiya for the herbal workshops with plants from the rooftop garden, Dr. Drum for the piragua stand and Kerry and Amarfis for the back to school supplies. The storytelling session was lead by LEANA LOPEZ, percussion by GABRIEL ORTIZ and JORGE VAZQUEZ and a great vejigante by YASMAR CRUZ.
09/11/2023
This weekend JOSE FRANCISCO AVILA (who is on the BMHC's Advisory Committee) led the first Garifuna history walking tour in NYC. Sponsored through the Historic District Council, the tour, "Exploring the Significance of the Happy Land Memorial," used the tragic 1990 fire as the focal point to talk about the larger Bronx Garifuna community. The fire at the social club brought the Garifuna community into the public eye. Jose Francisco's tour led the group down Crotona Parkway pointing out places where the Garifuna community lived and gathered over the years. The tour ended at the Happyland memorial at the Plaza de los Ochenta y Siete, which honors the 87 people who died in the fire, many of whom were Garifuna, mostly from Honduras and some also from Guatemala.
09/10/2023
It's definite--we are moving the ELMO HOPE CENTENNIAL concert indoors. Tomorrow looks as though it will be soggy all day. The concert will be MOVED INDOORS to the BMHC at 1303 Louis Nine Blvd. Still at 3:00 pm.
09/09/2023
Keep posted to the BMHC's page for updates concerning the ELMO HOPE CENTENNIAL CONCERT. Due to inclement weather the concert may be moved indoors to the BMHC. We'll make the call on Sunday morning.
09/02/2023
As soon as the Labor Day weekend ends we'll be back with programming. We continue our partnership with the NYPL's CULTURE PASS program with a percussion workshop led by MARLON SOBOL. In case you missed Marlon at the BMH Plaza this past May performing with his MOSHE SOBOL BAND to promote their new CD, GUELA VISION. Marlon will present the workshop at the Edenwald Library this Tuesday at Noon.
09/01/2023
The BMH Plaza will continue to host events through September. Join us on Sunday September 10th to honor the centennial of the birth of jazz be-bop legend, ELMO HOPE. Elmo lived close by on Lyman Place a short Bronx block that was home to many musicians and activists. The centennial concert will feature a jazz double header. BOBBY SANABRIA & QUARTETO ACHE' will perform some of Elmo's songs in Latin jazz arrangements followed by a set of Elmo's music by the BERTHA HOPE QUINTET. Elmo's wife, noted jazz pianist BERTHA HOPE is staging a variety of concerts and events during the year to celebrate Elmo's centennial.
BMH Plaza, 438 E. 163rd St., 3:00 pm FREE
09/01/2023
Last week the BMHC partnered with Fordham University for their Urban Plunge to welcome new students. Here's one of the performances by Full Circle Productions led by Rokafella (LaRokafella NYC). The other dancers are: Rossana Villaflor aka G.I. Jane () Jennifer Acosts aka Beasty () and Tiffany Craddock aka Infini T ()
08/31/2023
HIPNESS REPORT
Ireland and Puerto Rico!!!
08/31/2023
This weekend we wrapped up the three-part series about the Congo influence in the Caribbean, "Quien no tiene de Kongo. . . " with a presentation of the Cuban Palo and Abakua traditions produced by Elena Martinez and hosted by Bobby Sanabria. Music and discussion by Dr. Ivor Miller and Roman Diaz and his ensemble. Audience members joined the rumba. ¡Agua!
08/28/2023
This past Friday evening the BMHC curated the evening concert welcoming new students to Fordham University for their Urban Plunge weekend. The concert featured AMAURY ACOSTA & HIS QUARTET representing the Cuban music legacy of the Bronx, as well as DJ GRANDWIZZARD THEODORE and ROKAFELLA and members of FULL CIRCLE DANCE (pictured here) to celebrate hip hop's 50th anniversary.
08/25/2023
We're excited to listen to the new song just dropped today by KINTO ZONÓ an incredible band keeping the sounds of Afro-Puerto Rican plena and bomba alive. The band features some of the BMHC family including JORGE VAZQUEZ, NELSON MATTHEW GONZALEZ, NORKA HERNANDEZ NADAL and CARLOS ESPADA. The song, NADIE ME QUITA LO BAILAO is available on multiple platforms. Support local artists!
08/25/2023
BEAUTY IN THE BRONX
Alongside the Hutchinson Parkway there is a Monarch Butterfly waystation decorated with a yarnbombing. Art in the service of science.
08/25/2023
This weekend we conclude our 3-part series about the influence of the Congo in the Caribbean. On Saturday we'll be joined by maestro ROMAN DIAZ and Dr. IVOR MILLER to discuss the Congo culture present in the music and sacred beliefs of Palo Mayombe in Cuba. Afterwards there'll be music from Roman's ensemble.
08/20/2023
The SABADO DE RUMBA season at the BMH Amphitheater ended this year with a great performance from ANGEL RODRIGUEZ and friends. The ensemble of Angel, OXIL FEBLES, JOSE CLAUSELL, TONY ROSA, ANTHONY CARRILLO, TONY YEMAYA and HARRY MAISSONETTE are joined by BOBBY SANABRIA and others during the rumba abierta for a rumba columbia medley.
08/19/2023
08/16/2023
This weekend join us for the last BMH rumba of the summer. Saturday, August 19th at 3:00 pm at the BMH Amphitheater, 442 E. 162nd Street. ANGEL RODRIGUEZ will be joined by an incredible ensemble of musicians: ANTHONY CARRILLO, JOSE CLAUSELL, TONY ROSA, TONY YEMAYA and the BMHC's OXIL FEBLES.
08/15/2023
The MORRISANIA BAND PROJECT performed another incredible concert at the BMH last weekend. Check out this video from the performance--you know the song! Support one of our best local bands, the MBP. On August 25th, from 6-9pm, they'll salute 90s soul music with dinner and drinks at Heyground Harlem. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-salute-to-90s-soul-part-ii-registration-545362884067
08/11/2023
It was 50 years ago today that the legendary party that gave birth to what is now HIP HOP happened at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. DJ KOOL HERC organized a party with his sister Cindy and the rest is history. Kool Herc is also a BMHC BRONX LIVING LEGEND.
On August 12, 1973, DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell rented the rec room in their apartment building for $25. The party in the tiny room with linoleum floors, steel-encased radiators, and white-tiled drop ceiling, would change their lives forever. Hip-Hop was born.
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The series of workshops led by Garifuna world music artist, AURELIO MARTINEZ, finished this weekend. This one ended with another jam including our Co-Aristic Director, BOBBY SANABRIA. From left to right: Aurelio Martinez (guitar), Alex Colon, Dindy (maracas), Zyon Martinez, Bobby Sanabria #BXmusic #bronxmusicheritagecenter #bobbysanabria #AurelioMartinez #garifuna #hemisphericinstitute #casayurumein #Dindy
Last night ABRAZOS ARMY had a CD release party at the BMHC. Check out their website to buy the CD, ARTE & LIBERTAD: https://abrazosarmy.com/. Last night BOBBY SANABRIA joined the band for a song that needs no introduction! #bamusic #bronxmusicheritagecenter #bobbysanabria #AbrazosArmy #amyponce #anibalcollazo #OyeComoVa
If you missed the FIVE BOROUGHS MUSIC FESTIVAL this past weekend at any of its venues, including the Bronx Music Heritage Center, here is a video from their BMHC performance. The concerts presented new compositions reflecting each borough. Here the group sings a piece from the Queens suite (not the Bronx but that's okay!). Featured vocalists are HAITHAM HAIDAR (tenor), NICOLE JOSEPH (soprano) and GITANJALI MATHUR (soprano). #bxmusic #bronxmusicheritagecenter #5boro #fiveboroughmusic #OnSiteOpera #nicolejoseph #gitanjalimathur #haithamhaidar
In case you missed PERCUSSION DISCUSSION earlier this week here's a little taste of BOBBY SANABRIA and AURELIO MARTINEZ playing a Garifuna rhythm on traditional Garifuna drums (made by Bronx drummaker DINDY). #BXmusic #bronxmusicheritagecenter #PERCUSSIONDISCUSSION #bobbysanabria #AurelioMartinez #hemisphericinstitute #garifunamusic
This past weekend internationally known world music star from Honduras, AURELIO MARTINEZ gave his first of three workshops at the BMHC. This series is sponsored by NYU's Hemispheric Institute. This video shows him presenting how music and dance on interconnected in Garifuna traditions. He is joined by community members and members of the group WABAFU GARIFUNA DANCE ENSEMBLE. #bxmusic #AurelioMartinez #hemisphericinstitute #hemisferico #garifuna #garifunaculture #worldmusic #wabafu
This past Friday the BMHC presented a great program curated by OXIL FEBLES featuring the founder of the bomba group ALMA MOYO, ALEX LASALLE. Alex talked about his influences and inspirations for their new cd, RESUCITAN and interwove performances throughout the program. Here they perform "Mariano" from the first cd. (from left to right: Oxil Febles, Indira Cordova, Nicky Laboy, Ari Benitez, Alex LaSalle) #BXmusic #almamoyo #afropuertoricanbomba #pasonegro #alexlasalle #nickylaboy #oxilfebles
LITTLE AMAL
On Monday 9/26/22 LITTLE AMAL, traveling the World as a symbol of peace, walked from the Bronx into Manhattan across Highbridge greeted by Bronx residents and organizations including the BRONX CHILDREN'S MUSEUM and the BRONX MUSIC HERITAGE CENTER. She has become an international symbol of compassion and of human rights carrying a message of hope for displaced people everywhere, especially children who have been separated from their families. The BMHC sponsored some pleneros to lead Amal across the bridge with lyrics written by plenero CARLOS ESPADA: La niñita Amal Es símbolo de paz. Y la bienvenida, le queremos dar Pleneros (left to right): Matthew Gonzalez, Victor Pablo Garcia, Jorge Vazquez, Carlos Espada, Bobby Sanabria, Juan Gerena Lizette Colon--holding flag Video by Yalisza Suren #bxmusic #LittleAmalWalksNYC #LittleAmal #matthewgonzalez #bobbysanabria #jorgevazquez
On Monday 9/26/22 LITTLE AMAL, traveling the World as a symbol of peace, walked from the Bronx into Manhattan across Highbridge greeted by Bronx residents and organizations including the BRONX CHILDREN'S MUSEUM and the BRONX MUSIC HERITAGE CENTER. The BMHC sponsored some pleneros to lead Amal across the bridge with lyrics written by plenero CARLOS ESPADA: La niñita Amal Es símbolo de paz. Y la bienvenida, le queremos dar Pleneros (left to right): Matthew Gonzalez, Victor Pablo Garcia, Jorge Vazquez, Carlos Espada, Bobby Sanabria, Juan Gerena Lizette Colon--holding flag Video by Hari Adivarekar #bxmusic #LittleAmalWalksNYC #LittleAmal #matthewgonzalez #bobbysanabria #jorgevazquez
Yesterday the Einstein College of Medicine and the BMHC presented African Health Awareness Day on the BMH Plaza. Music and dance were provided by DJ STARZ (Ghana), MABURUWANA (Garifuna) and NKUMU KATALAY and his ensemble who are performing in this video. Many thanks to Ambroise Ngande of the Einstein Community Advisory Board for artist contacts. #bxmusic #djstarz #maburuwana #nkumukatalay
Today join us for the African Health Awareness Day at the BMH Plaza. This event is in partnership with the Einstein College of Medicine. One of the performances today will be by the Garifuna group, MABURUWANA, led by CHESTER NUNEZ. Here's a clip of the group from a performance at the BMHC a few months ago. #bxmusic #garifuna #libanamaraza
Today was the centennial birthday of the Bronx's legendary activist, EVELINA ANTONETTY, known by various names such as The First Lady of the Bronx and La Madre de La Communidad Puertorriquena. To celebrate her birthday and conclude the week long celebration of EVELINA 100 activities, there was a tree planting in the Bronx playground named after her right near Hostos Community College. The BMHC's OXIL FEBLES sang there a song in Evelina's honor. #bxmusic #evelina100 #evelinaantonetty #pasonegro
This past weekend the BMHC was part of the opening day programs for the EVELINA 100 celebration. Our VOTES FOR WOMEN concert featured incredible women vocalists performing songs inspired by women suffragists and activists and dedicated to Bronx activist EVELINA ANTONETTY. Here ANTOINETTE MONTAGUE performs her song for Civil Rights activist FANNIE LOU HAMER called, "Sweet Fannie Lou, We Sure Do Love You." She is backed by BOBBY SANABRIA (drums), RUBEN RODRIGUEZ (bass) and JACK GLOTTMAN (piano). #bxmusic #antoinettemontague #bobbysanabria #fannielouhamer #votesforwomen #evelina100 #evelinaantonetty
We ended our weekend of drums with DOMINGO DE BOMBA & PLENA featuring the NYC BOMBA & PLENA COLLECTIVE featuring JORGE VAZQUEZ (musical director/percussion), JOSE RIVERA (vocals/guicharo), OXIL FEBLES (coro/maracas), ALEX LASALLE (vocals/harmonica/percussion), BOBBY SANABRIA (cua), MATTHEW GONZALEZ (percussion) and JUAN GERENA (percussion). Members of the audience were moved and got up and danced. The song is "Campo." #bxmusic #bomba #domingodebombayplena #pasonegro #almamoyo #Bobbysanabria #Matthewgonzalez
The BMH Amphitheater hosted incredible drum programs this weekend. Here's a song from the rumba on Saturday. The musicians performing "Sentimiento" included JUAN CARLOS FORMELL (vocals), PEDRO MOREJON (vocals), PESCAO (bells), Co-Artistic Dirctor of the BMHC/BMH BOBBY SANABRIA (cencero/handbell), ANA LABORDE (katá), ROMAN DIAZ (clave), MIGUEL "Miguelo" VALDES (quinto), ROGER CONSIGLIO (salidor), MAXIMO CASTRO (tres golpes), CAROLINA OLIVERAS (coro). This summer our rumba series has been curated by BERTA JOTTAR. #bxmusic #bobbysanabria #rumba #romandiaz #miguelovaldes #lamusa #juanformell #bertajottar #thebobbysanabria #Cuba #bronx #juancarlosformell #guaguanco
Music pops up anywhere at any moment in the Bronx--even when buying a guiro. BOBBY SANABRIA and MIKE AMADEO, the proprietor of the legendary music store CASA AMADEO jam at the store's counter. When you're in the Bronx you have to stop by Casa Amadeo, the longest continually-run music store in NYC--founded at that site by Rafael Hernandez's sister, Victoria in 1941 and sold to Mike in 1969. Take the 2 or 5 train to Prospect Avenue and the store is right there. It is the first site on the U.S. mainland that represents the Puerto Rican experience to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. #mikeamadeo #bobbysanabria #miguelangelamadeo #casaamadeo #nationalregisterofhistoricplaces #BXmusic
There was a hot BRONX RISING! concert at the BMH PLAZA Saturday 8/20/22. Salsero EDWIN PEREZ and his band gave an incredible performance. His band includes members of the BMHC family, MATTHEW GONZALEZ on congas and our piano instructor, KALI RODRIGUEZ-PENA on trumpet. The band performs "Mi Tierra" with guest timbalero, the BMHC's own BOBBY SANABRIA! #bxmusic #bronxrising #edwinperez #bobbysanabria #matthewgonzalez #kalirodriguez #salsa
This past weekend the BMHC had our 2nd SABADO DE RUMBA with the incredible music of GENE GOLDEN & QUINTO MAYOR featuring some of the most important rumberos in NYC today. A few years ago Gene was awarded the BMHC's BRONX LIVING LEGEND so it was great to have him perform at the new venue, the BRONX MUSIC HALL. Though the performance was mostly music of Cuba's rumba tradition, in this video you can hear them play an Abakua song--the tradition that comes from the Efik people of southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon. In Cuba it is a secret fraternal society and the members are called abakua or nañigo. In this song they are joined by the master of this tradition ROMAN DIAZ. The program was curated by Berta Jottar. From left: Roger Consiglio, Abe Rodriguez, Pedro Morejon, Luis "Sambi" Becquer, Excevier Rivera, Gene Golden, Hector "El Flaco" Hernandez #bxmusic #genegolden #quintomayor #romandiaz #aberodriguez #rumba #bertajottar
This past weekend we also hosted the incredible group, The BOMBA & PLENA WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE featuring some of the hottest artists on the NYC root scene. Vocals: YAZMIN MORALES; Coro and dance: LEANA LOPEZ; Vocals and maraca, OXIL FEBLES; Vocalist and cua, JULIA GUTIERREZ RIVERA; Drums, KAILA PAULINO, NORKA HERNANDEZ NADAL and Kya Perez. #bxmusic #bomba #juliagutierrez #norkahernandeznadal #pasonegro #domingodebomba
The BMH was hot this weekend! On Saturday the MORRISANIA BAND PROJECT performed for the DANCE NYC Festival. They performed great R&B, soul, and funk! Listen to "Street Life" the 1979 song by The Crusaders. ELISSA CARMONA (vocals), WASI MOODY (drums), KEVIN BELL (keyboard) and GREG BAFFIN (bass). #bxmusic #danceparty #MBP #morrisaniabandproject #TheCrusaders #streetlife
The BMHC is known for presenting music but we're interested in all the performing arts. We've started a Theater Initiative, BRONX UPRISE THEATER, which will begin offering workshops and programs soon. And this past weekend HIP TO HIP THEATER presented Shakespeare's, "The Adventures of Pericles." #bxmusic #hiptohip #pericles #Shakespeare
The BRONX MUSIC HERITAGE CENTER received the NYSCA 2022 FOLK ARTS APPRENTICESHIP grant to sponsor GOMANY NORALES to apprentice with master Garifuna drummaker, Victor Manuel Garcia Gonzalez, known to everyone as DINDY. For this month's PERCUSSION DISCUSSION, BOBBY SANABRIA interviewed Gomany and Dindy about the drummaking process. Here they discuss the unique Garifuna tradition of putting snare wires on the top of the drumskin to make the distinctive sound. #bxmusic #bobbysanabria #gomanynorales #dindy #garifunadrums #nysca #folkart #percussiondiscussion
Last week the BMHC partnered with MONICA HOPE again to present an amazing BRONX RISING! Monica curated a history of WOMEN WHO SING THE BLUES with a band that included BERTHA HOPE (piano), KIM CLARKE (bass), LUCIANNA PADMORE (drums) and JENN JADE LEDESNA (vocals). In this video Monica sings a song first performed by BIG MAMA THORNTON but was made famous by ELVIS PRESLEY. #bxmusic #monicahope #berthahope #luciannapadmore #jennjadeledesna #kimclarke #womenblues #theblues #bigmamathornton #BronxRising
This past weekend the BMHC partnered with DREAMYARD to kick off their family film series. BMHC. Before the screening of SOUL, an animated film about a jazz musician, the families had a chance to learn some of the rudiments of jazz two great musicians, ORESTE ABRANTES (youth percussion instructor for the BMHC!) and ALI BELLO. The event took place at BAAD! Can you guess what song they are playing? #bxmusic #dreamyard #baad! #alibello #oresteabrantes
This past Sunday we had our first DOMINGO DE BOMBA at the BMH AMPHITHEATER. We plan to continue these drum-based performances at the amphitheater to evoke the neighborhood as it was when BOBBY SANABRIA, the BMHC Co-Artistic Director, grew up here and remembers "the sound of drums ringing through the canyons of the buildings." This performance featured NORKA HERNANDEZ NADAL and her band BAMBULA. Special guest visiting from Puerto Rico, JESUS CEPEDA, of the island's First Family of Bomba, joined the battery of barrilles: JOE SANTIAGO, JUAN GERENA and NELSON SEDA #bxmusic #bambula #JesusCepeda #bobbysanabria
Check out the dance ensemble, CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS COMING TOGETHER (CICT) featuring Monica Barclift, Tatianna Danzine, Erica Hines, Takiya Roebuck and Devonte' Smith. They performed at the BMHC last week for PEPATIAN's annual program, HIP HOP HOMELANDS. #pepatian #CICT
If you missed BMHC Co-Artistic BOBBY SANABRIA & his MULTIVERSE BIG BAND three day run at DIZZY'S CLUB COCA COLA this past weekend, here's a clip of the band performing Bronx musical icon, EDDIE PALMIERI'S "Puerto Rico" with BMHC music instructor, ORESTE ABRANTES on vocals. Check out the powerful Bronx rhythm section at the end of the song: MATTHEW GONZALEZ (bongo), Oreste (conga) and Bobby (drums). Guest vocalists on coro: JANIS SIEGAL of the Manhattan Transfer, JENNIFER JADE LEDESNA and ANTOINETTE MONTAGUE. Sorry for the shaky video there were technical difficulties! #Bobbysanabria #matthewgonzalez #oresteabrantes #jennjade #dizzysclubcoca #multiversebigband
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Season 11 - June 2022 | Roundtrip Rumba Canciòn de Ida y Vuelta
Support ARTS in the BRONX! Attend the BRONX ARTS ENSEMBLE 50th anniversary gala. The event takes place on June 9, 2022 starting at 6 PM at the Dancing Crane Cafe at The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460. This is an outdoor event. https://givebutter.com/BAEGala2022
Yesterday the Bronx received a new street name--the corner of Evergreen and Westchester now in honor of the musician Ray Santos "El Maestro" who lived there. The saxophonist, arranger and composer who was born and lived in the Bronx passed away two years ago but was honored by many Saturday, May 14th. Here Steve Oquendo's band plays one of his compositions, "Azulito." Solos by sax players Mitch Frohman & Jeff Lederer, trombonists Homy Ramos & Doug Beavers, trumpeters Pete Nater & Steve Oquendo and pianist Arturo Ortiz.
This past weekend we had the first concert in a series of programs sponsored by the Multicultural Music Group, called BORDERS 2022. ALI BELLO & THE SWEET WIRE BAND performed a Latin jazz version of Ali's symphonic work honoring the life and culture of the people living at the border of Venezuela and Colombia. The next concert will take place at the BMH Plaza, Saturday May 28th at 3:00 pm (rain date: the BMHC) and will feature FELIPE FORNIER & SUPERMAMBO performing BORDERS 2022 (Panama, Costa Rica & Nicaragua).
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The Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) celebrates the rich musical legacy of the Bronx by drawing upon and restoring pride in its history. The BMHC honors Bronx music "Living Legends", hosts concerts and discussions, celebrates music history, and provides artists with a space to create and share their work. The Bronx Music Heritage Center is an initiative of WHEDco (www.whedco.org). The BMHC Laboratory opened in April 2012 at 1303 Louis Niñé Boulevard, Bronx, NY. The lab is a "pop-up" space to share and experience art and music. Artists are given the chance to curate the space with concerts, screenings, installations, and other events. Building off the success of the BMHC lab, WHEDco will open a permanent music venue and cultural center, the Bronx Music Hall, in Bronx Commons, its third affordable housing development, currently under construction. Bronx Commons will transform the final undeveloped parcel of the Melrose Commons Urban Renewal Area into a vibrant center for living, working, learning, shopping and entertainment – including 305 affordable apartments, a landscaped public plaza, places to eat and shop, all anchored by the Bronx Music Hall. WHEDco and co-developer BFC Partners began construction on Bronx Commons in 2017. Lend your support and get involved: Like this page, tell your friends, or simply visit www.thisisbronxmusic.org to learn more about the BMHC and the vibrant community that is the Bronx!
BMHC programming is supported, in part, by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
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Join Legacy Women as we host the wonderful Laporte for her songwriting workshop on 6/3 at Bronx Music Heritage Center! Julie will instruct students on how to write Bombas del Sur...highlighting the rich and unique traditions of Bomba from Guayama and other towns of the Southern Region.
Then check us out on Saturday as Legacy Women performs alongside Bodoma Garífuna & Brenda K. Starr at the Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education's Salsa Fest taking place in Father Gigante Plaza in front of St. Anathanasius Church on Southern Blvd. & Tiffany Street.
We wrap up with a live bombazo hosted by Bomberxs de NY- a mass movement & affiliation-free squad of bomba lovers opening up that cultural fire & welcoming space in the batey. Julie's beautiful voice and healing energy will be a Southern Bomba blessing for NYC- come check her out at Port Morris Distillery
PS- Julie is also an amazing Reiki Master, if you're interested in receiving treatment or participating in initiations- reach out to her! Laporte
Then check us out on Saturday as Legacy Women performs alongside Bodoma Garífuna & Brenda K. Starr at the Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education's Salsa Fest taking place in Father Gigante Plaza in front of St. Anathanasius Church on Southern Blvd. & Tiffany Street.
We wrap up with a live bombazo hosted by Bomberxs de NY- a mass movement & affiliation-free squad of bomba lovers opening up that cultural fire & welcoming space in the batey. Julie's beautiful voice and healing energy will be a Southern Bomba blessing for NYC- come check her out at Port Morris Distillery
PS- Julie is also an amazing Reiki Master, if you're interested in receiving treatment or participating in initiations- reach out to her! Laporte
Join Legacy Women at Bronx Music Heritage Center as we celebrate the RootsMamas of our traditions!
Powerhouse lineup of 3 Fierce Mama Bomba Dancers: Oxil Febles, Indira Cordova & from Chicago- Ivelisse Bombera de Corazon!
Come for the dance workshops and stay for the bombazos as we honor the power of AfroDiasporic Motherhood and our roots traditions!
Saca a mami a pasear!
All Inclusive: $25
Dance Class: 11-12:30 (spaces limited, get yours now!)
Bombazo only 12:30-2pm ($10)
Join us!
Powerhouse lineup of 3 Fierce Mama Bomba Dancers: Oxil Febles, Indira Cordova & from Chicago- Ivelisse Bombera de Corazon!
Come for the dance workshops and stay for the bombazos as we honor the power of AfroDiasporic Motherhood and our roots traditions!
Saca a mami a pasear!
All Inclusive: $25
Dance Class: 11-12:30 (spaces limited, get yours now!)
Bombazo only 12:30-2pm ($10)
Join us!
Join Legacy Women Saturday 5/7/22 for a special RootsMama Mother's Day Celebration!
Bomba Dance Workshop by 3 Powerhouse Mamas & 
Live Bombazo/Drum Jam with Legacy Women!
Teachers:
Oxil Febles *** Indira Cordova ***& Special Guest: Ivelisse Bombera de Corazon Diaz from Chicago!
Drummers welcome...bring your skirt, scarf, drum, or maraca!
Bronx Music Heritage Center
1303 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx NY
$25
*Support Women Artists, Mothers, & Roots Cultural Workers healing and serving community ✊🏾💪🏾🌻❤️💙🙏🏾
Tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-mama-mothers-day-bomba-dance-class-bombazo-drum-jam-tickets-326359840067?utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail
Bomba Dance Workshop by 3 Powerhouse Mamas & 
Live Bombazo/Drum Jam with Legacy Women!
Teachers:
Oxil Febles *** Indira Cordova ***& Special Guest: Ivelisse Bombera de Corazon Diaz from Chicago!
Drummers welcome...bring your skirt, scarf, drum, or maraca!
Bronx Music Heritage Center
1303 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx NY
$25
*Support Women Artists, Mothers, & Roots Cultural Workers healing and serving community ✊🏾💪🏾🌻❤️💙🙏🏾
Tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-mama-mothers-day-bomba-dance-class-bombazo-drum-jam-tickets-326359840067?utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail
The Bronx Music Heritage Center and Bronx Rising! Presents: Be-Bop, Mambo & the Beat Poets!
Sunday, April 24th at 4pm EST
In honor of the centennial of the leading Beat writer, Jack Kerouac, we'll present the music that inspired the Beats to write their books and poetry, as well as give tribute to the neighborhood's be-bop and mambo history when it was home to Elmo Hope, Thelonius Monk, Bud Powell, Donald Byrd & Tito Rodriguez.
The show will open with poets reading Beat passages curated by Marcos del Fuente, the director of the Jack Kerouac Festival.
LIVE performance @ Bronx Music Hall outdoorr plaza
438 East 163rd Street (corner of Washington)
For more information, call (917)-557-2354
Sunday, April 24th at 4pm EST
In honor of the centennial of the leading Beat writer, Jack Kerouac, we'll present the music that inspired the Beats to write their books and poetry, as well as give tribute to the neighborhood's be-bop and mambo history when it was home to Elmo Hope, Thelonius Monk, Bud Powell, Donald Byrd & Tito Rodriguez.
The show will open with poets reading Beat passages curated by Marcos del Fuente, the director of the Jack Kerouac Festival.
LIVE performance @ Bronx Music Hall outdoorr plaza
438 East 163rd Street (corner of Washington)
For more information, call (917)-557-2354
So grateful for continuing to create on the stage together with powerful women 💃🏽🔥♥️
Thanks Bronx Music Heritage Center
with love,
Clau
Thanks Bronx Music Heritage Center
with love,
Clau
▶️ | On February 26th, we hosted an intimate listening experience for local artistic visionary, July Quin, at The Bronx Music Heritage Center for the release of "001" - his latest soundtrack and a curated collection of sonic sounds.
Our partners, Sounds & Sirens, captured the magic that unfolded - watch the experience below now with YouTube and visit julyquinmp3.com for ALL the latest sounds, visuals, and merch. This is Bronx music‼️
Our partners, Sounds & Sirens, captured the magic that unfolded - watch the experience below now with YouTube and visit julyquinmp3.com for ALL the latest sounds, visuals, and merch. This is Bronx music‼️
🎙GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT!🎙 Congratulations to Bronx Music Heritage Center in the Bronx, NY on becoming one of our Spring 2022 grantees!
Bronx Music Heritage Center was created with the mission of preserving Bronx music and culture. BMHC is a hub for the Bronx art community, providing a much needed platform for musicians and artists to showcase their work. They are also committed to enriching their neighborhood by providing free cultural programs including classes, workshops, exhibits, and so much more.
Visit our Spotify at the link in bio to listen to their playlist!
Check BMHC out on Instagram and visit their website to browse shows and other events at thisisbronxmusic.org
Bronx Music Heritage Center was created with the mission of preserving Bronx music and culture. BMHC is a hub for the Bronx art community, providing a much needed platform for musicians and artists to showcase their work. They are also committed to enriching their neighborhood by providing free cultural programs including classes, workshops, exhibits, and so much more.
Visit our Spotify at the link in bio to listen to their playlist!
Check BMHC out on Instagram and visit their website to browse shows and other events at thisisbronxmusic.org
"I might live forever if I die tonight." | ✨🌙
"001," the latest release by July Quin, is available now on all streaming platforms. A unique blend of sounds, melodies, and light, July pushes the boundaries of his artistry in a brand-new record that combines Phill Collins' "In The Air Tonight" with Lupe Fiasco's "The Cool." Thank you Sounds & Sirens for capturing this experience from The Bronx Music Heritage Center!
➡️ Visit julyquinmp3.com now for the latest music, merch, and future performances.
"001," the latest release by July Quin, is available now on all streaming platforms. A unique blend of sounds, melodies, and light, July pushes the boundaries of his artistry in a brand-new record that combines Phill Collins' "In The Air Tonight" with Lupe Fiasco's "The Cool." Thank you Sounds & Sirens for capturing this experience from The Bronx Music Heritage Center!
➡️ Visit julyquinmp3.com now for the latest music, merch, and future performances.
Bronx Rising! Presents Voces de las mujeres: Women Voices in Song & Theater
Saturday, March 26 8:00pm
As part of Bronx Music Heritage Center's recognition of Women’s History Month, AbyaYala Arte y Cultura will present a reading of their play, Mujeres valerosas del Peru, which recounts the lives of various Peruvian women whose life, work trajectories and historical resistance have impacted Peruvian society. Reading with be in Spanish with English summaries. The program will close with a set of music by the new all-female ensemble La Manga.
Admission: $7 ($5 for students/seniors)
Masks, proof of vaccination and ID required.
Saturday, March 26 8:00pm
As part of Bronx Music Heritage Center's recognition of Women’s History Month, AbyaYala Arte y Cultura will present a reading of their play, Mujeres valerosas del Peru, which recounts the lives of various Peruvian women whose life, work trajectories and historical resistance have impacted Peruvian society. Reading with be in Spanish with English summaries. The program will close with a set of music by the new all-female ensemble La Manga.
Admission: $7 ($5 for students/seniors)
Masks, proof of vaccination and ID required.
In case you missed it from this morning here is our interview with Rosanna Scotto on Good Day New York on Fox 5 promoting the Palladium in The New Millennium concert this Saturday March 5th starring Machito,Jr., Tito Rodriguez,Jr and yours truly Tito Puente,Jr. WATCH BELOW!
De vuelta al formato presencial, próximo 10 de Marzo Bronx Music Heritage Center Bronx, NY. Nuestra serie de Spoken Word y Storytelling ‘Palabreando’ esta de regreso. Pasa por ahí si estas en el area. Saludos!
🎶 This week we were given a personal tour of the brand new, upcoming, music venue and arts center coming your way from The Bronx Music Heritage Center. Meet the official Bronx Music Hall‼️
We couldn't be more excited to be part of the growth!
We couldn't be more excited to be part of the growth!
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