Our performance programs are the Center’s acknowledgement and exposition of the many and diverse art, music and cultural genres that are part of the global African Diaspora. The Center honors the music, the culture, the artistry and other creative expressions of the African Diaspora by showcasing its presence in African and Caribbean culture.
EL NUEVO ORO: A NEW GENERATION OF YORUBA SACRED SOUND
In Yoruba sacred traditions, the oro is a sacred litany that honors the orishas of the Yoruba pantheon, and calls them to the Earth to perform sacred acts. Revering the transmission of Yoruba culture and tradition to the new culture bearers charged with the preservation of this sacred music, El Nuevo Oro will honor one of the most celebrated musical heritages on the planet and the orishas whose energy remind us of the importance of joy and fellowship.
Participating artists include Camilo Molina Gaetan, Abidoaye Holliday, Nina Rodriguez, Jonathan Troncoso, Harris Eisenstadt, Nelson Matthew Gonzalez, Ariacne Trujillo, Alvaro Benavides, and Danis Perez Prades’ Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Dance Ensemble.
AFRO WAVES - VIRTUAL CONCERT
SOUL SCIENCE LAB
One of our favorite programs is making a comeback! AFRO WAVES is a concert series that showcases the Black cultural evolution with vanguard artists of the African Diaspora.
We will virtually kickstart this next wave with Brooklyn-based music and multimedia duo, Soul Science Lab (SSL). The group was formed by artist, educator, and creative director, Chen Lo, and multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, Asante’ Amin.
