Without music, life would be a mistake: German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
Music is the strongest form of magic: American rock-n-roller Marilyn Manson.
One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain: Jamaican Reggae star Robert Nesta Marley.
Queens understands. The world’s most diverse borough hosts a wide array of live music this weekend. Concerts include ryuteki and hichiriki virtuosos in the West, Disco from the 1970s in the middle, and Haitian Jazz in East.
A chronological list follows.
March 23
Brass Queens at 3 pm. This all-female group has a signature sound that combines Jazz from New York and New Orleans. The result is a nonstop party with the audience singing, dancing, and feeling like they’ve been transported to Frenchman Street. Louis Armstrong House Museum at 34-47 107th St. in Corona.
Piano Concert at 4 pm. Forest Hills composer and pianist Margin Alexander is world renowned for his solo performances and collaborations with ensembles, music societies and solo artists in a wide range of musical genres. Maple Grove Cemetery at 127-15 Kew Gardens Rd.
RAM Concert at 5 pm. Random Access Music members — Lish Lindsey (flute and ryuteki), Thomas Piercy (clarinet and hichiriki), Sabina Torosjan (violin and viola), Daniel Hass (cello), Marina Iwao (piano) – perform. The Secret Theatre at 38-02 61st St. in Woodside.
Sounds From The Gallery presents Roni at 8 pm. Roni promises to elevate the ambiance of the gallery space, transforming it into an enchanting musical haven. CultureLab LIC at 5-25 46th Ave.
March 24
Vietnam Era Dance at 3:30 pm. Paul Capo and a DJ provide instructions and then facilitate a 1970s dance party. Maple Gove Cemetery at 127-15 Kew Gardens Rd.
March 27
Riddim Section Presents Jean Chardavoine at 8 pm. Chardavoine has covered the gambit of musical styles through the waves of his guitar. Born in Haiti, he represents the best of modern music and the future of Jazz. Jamaica Performing Arts Center at 153-10 Jamaica Ave.
Top image: Chardavoine; bottom image: Brass Queens