Bronx River Art Center (BRAC) - Bronx River Sounds 2023 brings Jazz to the Bronx this weekend!

 

Bronx River Art Center Presents its 20th Annual: Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival *** Roots of Rhythms: Celebrating our Caribbean Diversity *** This weekend:  Friday, June 9 - Santi DeBriano and Akestra Bembé Panamanian Jazz Saturday, June 10 - Valtinho Anastacio Duo Brazilian Jazz *** We’ll be raising the roof in the heart of the Bronx with Jamaican Reggae; Puerto Rican Salsa and Plena; Afro-Cuban, Panamanian and Brazilian Jazz; African rhythms from Mali and more! June 6, 2023 Bronx, NY…..BRAC's Annual "Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival continues this weekend June 9th with Santi DeBriano and his “Akestrea Bembe” followed on Saturday, June 10th by Valtinho Anastacio.   Both shows are at 7:30. Doors open at 6:30 for cocktails in our Art Gallery or backyard terraced garden. Seating is by first come, first serve so come early and chill out before the shows so you're first in line for the best seats in the house. Next, stay on board for the next two weekends at BRAC's “House of Jazz in the Bronx” for an immersive and diverse tropical Afro-Caribbean experiences with a New York City vibe. Join us for any, or all, of these engaging and inspiring performances of Caribbean rhythms and sounds by some of New York’s most talented musicians and composers gracing the world stages today. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for Seniors, and $10 for students, with a special 10% discount for BRAC members and registered students in our Education program. Click here for tickets Artists performing this Weekend, June 9 & 10: Photo: Santi DeBriano Santi DeBriano and his “Akestrea Bembe” Santi Debriano is acclaimed as one of the most interesting and original voices on the international jazz scene today. As a soloist, he has performed at many of the world’s most renowned festivals and concert halls, often presenting his own bands and compositions. At BxRS Performing Arts Festival he will be playing with his large band, Santi Debriano's Arkestra Bembe with five horns and four rhythm section playing his original compositions and arrangements. The Arkestra’s debut performance was at the Hamptons Jazz Festival in July 15, 2021. Their recording, Ashanti, was released in February 2023 on Jojo Records. He has realized concerts and albums with such diverse jazz masters as Kenny Clarke, Mal Waldron, Archie Shepp, Kirk Lightsey, Chico Freeman, Arthur Blythe, David Murray, Attila Zoller, Lee Konitz, Oliver Lake, Baikida Carrol, Cecil Taylor, Sam Rivers, Hank Jones, Elvin Jones, Randy Weston, Roy Hanes and many others. Photo: Valtinho Anastacio Valtinho Anastacio is an international percussionist and vocalist who creates, teaches, and performs powerful and metaphorically expressive “Brazilian Jazz” music. Many people describe him as “just like a jewelry box filled with magical sounds”. He describes his musical message as “being beyond time and space, cutting edge in universal musical mind and vision”. Anastacio is a highly respected music education instructor, lecturer, and professor all over the world.  Come for the Best Afro-Caribbean Music this Summer!!! Every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 June 2nd - 24th, 2023 Program Schedule (all showtimes are 7:30-8:45 pm unless otherwise noted) Friday, June 9 - Santi DeBriano and Akestra Bembé - Panamanian Jazz Saturday, June 10 - Valtinho Anastacio Duo - Brazilian Jazz Friday, June 16 - Victor Santos y Ocho con Clave - Old School East Harlem Salsa Saturday, June 17 - Will Calhoun and Euphonious Ensemble - Afro-Futurism Jazz Friday, June 23 - Kinto Zonó - Bomba y Plena Saturday, June 24 - Yacouba Sissoko - Kora Music of Mali The 2023 Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival is co-produced by Will Calhoun, Ron West and BRAC’s ED, Gail Nathan. It is supported by a New York City Coalition of Theatres of Color Council Initiative. BRAC's Performing Arts Space is situated on the ground floor of our recently restored 18,000 sq. ft. building with an open-air garden attached and adjacent to the newly completed Bronx River Greenway. BRAC is a jewel in the heart of the Bronx that brings art education, artist studios, contemporary art exhibitions and a cutting edge performing arts program to the communities of the Bronx and beyond. It's an inviting and affordable venue conveniently located one block from the #2 and #5 subway lines (East Tremont/West Farms Sq. Station), and at a transportation hub for six bus lines. BRAC is also easily accessed by car from the Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx River Parkway, and the Bruckner Expressway to Sheridan Blvd, with a public parking facility adjacent to the building. Admission: Indoor concert seating: $20.00 Adults Garden Terrace seating (with live streaming): $8.00 Discounts: Seniors $15, Students $10, BRAC Members and registered Students 10% discount Click here for tickets Or contact us at info@bronxriverart.org for further information.