A Grammy-winning duo is coming to Queens. Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo perform at LeFrak Concert Hall in Flushing on Saturday, April 26, at 8 pm. They will explore the tapestry of Latin American music, blending intricate rhythms and melodies with modern Jazz improvisation. Ticket prices run from $30 (balcony) to $40 (orchestra). Zenón and…
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Hot off of setting a Guinness World Record, Step Afrika! is bringing its high-energy, multi-percussion show to LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College on Friday, March 28, at 8 pm. This show, which is actually the troupe’s self-titled, signature work, introduces audiences to stepping through a traditional and contemporary lens. Eighteen performers mix songs, storytelling,…
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Get ready for an evening of music, storytelling, and performance that’ll make you understand why Cuban-Americans miss their island so much. Alex Cuba performs at LeFrak Concert Hall in Flushing on Saturday, March 22, at 8 pm. The multi-award winner is known for his unique fusion of Folk, Funk, and Rock with Tropical influences. He…
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Bring your sleeping bag. There’s a great weekend of entertainment at LeFrak Concert Hall. Former SNL star Molly Kearney moderates a chat with Emmy-winning Daily Show host and stand-up comedian Jordan Klepper there on Friday, March 14, at 8 pm. Then, the Brooklyn Raga Massive brings down the house with modern day adaptations of classical…
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Here’s a great way to celebrate St. Patrick and Ireland’s only female patron saint, Brigid. Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies perform at LeFrak Concert Hall in Queens College on Sunday, March 9, at 3 pm. The Grammy-nominated troupe gave a sold-out performance at LeFrak in 2023. Now they’re back to dazzle the audience with their…
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#Newsflash | Sunny Jain Brings His Ecclectic Indian-Jazz-Global Music to Queens on Feb. 15
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Jazz comes in many forms. This one is explosive, energetic, and tireless…It’s also a lot of fun. Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East takes over LeFrak Concert Hall in Queens College on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 8 pm. Jain, who was born in Rochester to Indian parents, plays the dhol (a double-headed drum) and drums with…
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#PickoftheWeek | Bria Skonberg Offers ‘Jingle Bell Swing’ with Brass-and-Sass on Dec. 7
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Here’s a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Bria Skonberg brings her Jingle Bell Swing to the Kupferberg Center for the Arts on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 pm. The multiple award-winning trumpeter adds her brass-and-sass – aka smoky vocals and fiery trumpet – to such classics as “Let It Snow,” “What Child…
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#InTheLoop | CDI Dance Initiative Alums Present Explosive Music + Dance at Kupferberg on Nov. 16
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Since its launch in 2014, the CUNY Dance Initiative has built a 16-partner consortium, facilitated 220 residencies, granted more than 11,000 hours of studio and stage time, and sponsored instruction for more than 5,000 students. In other words, there’s a lot to celebrate! Two CDI alums – Los Ricos and Sekou McMiller & Friends –…
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The Soul Rebels formed to revolutionize the Pop and Big Brass tunes they enjoyed during their youth in New Orleans. They blended Funk and Soul with elements of Hip Hop, Jazz, and good ol’ Rock-n-Roll. The result is top-notch musicianship with songs celebrating peace and love. Catch the vibes when The Soul Rebels take the…
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A major musician and an impressive impersonator are coming to Queens. Suzanne Vega, who is known for such hits as “Tom’s Diner” and “Luka,” offers Old Songs, New Songs, And Other Songs, at Queens College’s LeFrak Concert Hall on Friday, Sept. 27, at 8 pm. A leading figure of the Folk Revival during the early…