MAMBEMBÉ NY ::: AD HOC BRASS BAND ::: BABADAN BANDA DE RUA ::: CRISS CROSS
Shrine World Music Venue | 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd at W. 134th Street
NO COVER
HONK! Harlem with us on Opening Night.
Parade the sidewalks of Harlem, led by Mambembe NY's samba reggae rhythms, from Marcus Meets Malcolm to the SHRINE for a joyous evening of raucous global brass - including the NYC debut of Babadan Banda da Rua - PLUS cutting edge musical improv led HONK NYC's Musical Director, Elijah J. Thomas.
FOR THOSE PARADING WITH US
6:30pm - LINE UP at Marcus Meets Malcolm Open Street, 120th btw Marcus Garvey Park & Malcolm X Blvd
7pm - Festival Opening Parade through Harlem ending at SHRINE with Mambembé NY.
FOR THOSE GROOVING AT SHRINE
7 - 8pm : Honk Family DJ Hour
8pm: Ad Hoc Brass Band
9pm: Babadan Banda da Rua
10pm: Criss Cross open improvisational jam, led by Elijah J. Thomas
Mambembé NY, a vibrant and dynamic ensemble, masterfully fuses the pulsating rhythms of drums with the infectious grooves of samba reggae, creating a sonic tapestry that celebrates, preserves, and expands the rich heritage of Afro-Brazilian percussive music. Rooted in the cultural melting pot of New York City, this diverse group draws its members from across the globe, embodying the true essence of the city's multicultural spirit. Each musician brings their unique perspective and cultural background to the mix, resulting in a harmonious blend that transcends geographical boundaries.
Ad Hoc Brass Band is a New Orleans style brass band based in Brooklyn, NY that started back in April 2021 just as the world started to open up. It was started by trombonist Dave Joseph and percussionist Marc Basch who were on the hunt to emulate the sounds of some of their favorite 2nd Line and NOLA Club ensembles. Ad Hoc Brass was the house band and jam leader for the JAMbalaya-NYC events hosted at The Big aLICe Barrel Room in Industry City, Brooklyn.
Since 2018, Babadan Banda de Rua (Babadan Street Band) has been a vibrant presence in the alleys and streets, theaters, cultural spaces, and carnivals of the great Belo Horizonte area, in Brazil. Their mission is to create an afro-mineiro sound while emphasizing the need for aquilombamento (communitarian connection based on the historical model of Quilombos) and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.