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2009: September 11th Memorial Sing
Every year since 2005, BAC Folk Arts has presented an annual September 11th memorial project. Past projects include film screenings, symposia and photo exhibitions all demonstrating the way New York a... more
39th Annual International African Arts Festival (IAAF)
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Brooklyn Maqam Cultural Walking Tours are made possible by American Express®. Use the card to eat and shop along the way as you experience Brooklyn’s Arab neighborhoods and cultures.
A Moroccan Beber from the town of Khenifra in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Boutat began playing the loutar as young boy in middle school. The loutar, a four stringed skin-faced lute, is among the diver... more
About Black Brooklyn Renaissance
Are you planning a cultural event in Brooklyn that's open to the public and features Black artists? We would like to know about it. Please click here to fill out our calendar submission form. ... more
From the BAC Forum
The Annual SUBMERGE ART & ENVIRONMENT FESTIVAL Kicks off with EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS
On SUNDAY APRIL 25th, 2010, 1PM - The 10th Annual SUBMERGE- Art and Environment Festival will kick off with EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS 40th, at IKEA/Erie Basin Park, in Red Hook Brooklyn. The festival exh... more
"Remembering the Revolution: The Battle of Vertieres"
Haiti Cultural Exchange Presents “Remembering the Revolution: The Battle of Vertières” With Poetry by Jean-Claude MARTINEAU (Koralen) Jennifer Celestin & Jeanie Bogart Music by KONGO Spoken Wo... more
**FREE TAHITIAN DANCE CLASSES**
Iaorana, Shake into shape this summer and learn the culture and dances of Tahiti. Kaina Quenga, a native of Moku o Keawe, Hawaii offers FREE Tahitian Ori Classes in the Parks. In this fun and energ... more
3rd Ward's Fall Open Call for Art
3rd Ward 2008 Fall Solo Show: An Open Call to Find One Extraordinary Artist! This nation-wide open call for ambitious, distinct and provocative work is open to artists working in all mediums - scul... more
Artist Conference Network-Are You Ready For A Creative Breakthrough?
ARTIST CONFERENCE NETWORK Artists and creative folks: Ready for a breakthrough? ONCE A YEAR OPPORTUNITY! You are cordially invited to join the New York City chapter of ARTIST CONFERENCE NET... more
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Musician: composer, teacher, and performer (buzuq, piano, and percussion). My background is in jazz and classical piano as well as classical Arabic music.
Kyle Abraham, professional dancer and choreographer, began his training at the Civic Light Opera Academy and the Creative and Performing Arts High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He continued his... more
Rafael explores issues of social behavior, power relations, communication, and identity, with focus on the body and space.
Music producer for up and comingartist media relations Rick Posada elecktra entertainment in whichwhich houses such as Missy elliotBusta Rhymes. Outreach program The Northners which will begin to get ... more
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Cynthia King Dance Studio Inc.
Cynthia King Dance Studio, Inc. is dedicated to providing a fertile training ground for dancers and a place for teachers/choreographers to present new and original works. Cynthia King's own innovative... more
AFRICUSSION-Percussion Discussion
AFRICUSSION is the multicultural music group of the Centre for World Folkloric Arts. With a name derived from “Africa, percussion, and discussion,” AFRICUSSION uses live performance and teaching progr... more
Creative Women's Network (CWN) promotes healing, education, and empowerment through the arts—specifically by providing a range of creative and professional development services, such as book, magazine... more
Electrik Goddess Club Orquestra
A collaborative musical group led by singer-songwriter-lyricist-musician-composer Lisa Roma, Electrik Goddess Club Orquestra (EGCO) performs at various venues around the tri-state area. Lisa Roma sing... more
Through lectures and demonstrations/performances, Bahia Kao provides a comprehensive introduction to Afro-Brazilian culture—its dance and music, its language, traditions, deities, and more.
