ShowcaseBlack Brooklyn Renaissance
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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
Tai Allen (aka GRFX) calls himself an artist Spending time as a student of Abiodun of the Last Poets and Dawad Philip, famed dub poet and newspaper editor, moves an artist toward good. Learning how... more
I am a master drummer from Haiti. My compositions are based on traditional songs and rhythms that accompany dances of African origin that generations have preserved in my country. I am Artistic Direct... more
My music found it's way to light through dance. A professional dancer for many years, inspiration came from many places. Having had the opportunity to perform with live orchestras all over the world s... more
Former dancer, current choreographer, photographer, writer.
Baraka de Soleil creates contemporary work steeped in the traditions of the African Diaspora. He choreographs and teaches traditional dances of the Western Region of Africa as well as the Caribbean; t... more
I'm a sculptor,model maker,jewelry maker and designer. I was commissioned By the N.Y.C. Parks Dept.to create a sculpture to honor Dr. Ronald McNair. The sculpture stands in "his" park, across fro... more
Panamanian Folklorist & Historian/Choreographer/Dancer/Company & Artistic Director for Conjunto Nuevo Milenio/Presenter of workshops on Panamanian ethnic crafts & accessories.
Storyteller presentations include sharing stories in the oral tradition educating listeners on the art of storytelling and encouraging acceptance among individuals by careful research of stories and t... more
Visual artist, working in Fine Art, Graphic Design & Photography
Revolutionary AfroAsian New American Multicultural Music and Extended Performance Work.
As poet percussionist and improvisational theater artist Karma has taught writing and performance to children and adults for 9 years. Karma also provides staff development in arts education to various... more
Jeff king is one of Brooklyns premier Saxophonist who leads a dynamic group of musicians in what he calls The New Jazz Standards
I am a Garifuna Artist who advocate about the experiences and accomplishments of Garifunas in the Diaspora through my music. My music consist of the the different Garifuna genres, such as Paranda, Pu... more
Noted scholar educator writer poet playwright musician composer photographer Yoruba religious art cement sculptor and installation artist. City College of New York Graduate awarded a 1999 Guggenheim f... more
My work is basically representative whether in doing paintings or sculpture or printmaking. However there is a bit of stylization at times especially in sculpture. I work in oils watercolors pastels ... more
The West Indian American Day Carnival Association, Inc. (WIADCA), seeks to continue to promote Caribbean carnival cultural art forms by educating our youth and the community on the steelpan, costume d... more
Master Drummer,Instuctor, poet and choreographer specialising in music and dance of W.Africa(SeneGambia and old Mali)...after school programs,performances , lecture and demonstration
I am a filmmaker, playwright and music producer. My career extends as far back 1991 in all fields of theater, film, literature and music. I have performed and continue to perform internationally with ... more
I use various materials (i.e. household items, fabric, paint, paper, etc.) to make visual statements about social-political-cultural-economic scenarios. Thoroughly influenced by my experience as an A... more
I am an Abstract painter. I have coined my particular style as Neo African Abstract Expressionism. I primarily work in oils on paper and canvas. I have two galleries available for shortterm rental Cor... more
