Jazz/Blues
New York City Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Citywide ID Card Program Benefiting the Arts
Cosmic Philosopher Sun Ra Celebrates 100th Birthday with Arkestra's Forthcoming LP 'In the Orbit of Ra'
The cosmic philosophy behind Sun Ra never seems to falter as he, "of the Angel Race from Saturn" and prolific songwriter of over 1,000 in his repertoire continues to reign supreme. And with a forthcoming LP from the Sun Ra Arkestra, now is as a good time as ever to crack into his massive backlog. From Mexico to Brooklyn Public Library, Lincoln Center Premieres The Villalobos Brothers in Latest Simulcast Performance
Heralded as the premiere group for blending the indigenous rhythms and melodies of their beloved Veracruz with the stylings of classical music and jazz, The Villalobos Brothers will be part of Lincoln Center Local's live-stream viewing party this Saturday at the Brooklyn Public Library's Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture.