Summer Soundsystem Series 2025

Kosciuszko Bridge Park 470 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Reggae Under The Bridge The Summer Soundsystem Series, including Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk, Reggae On The Boardwalk Rockaways, and Reggae Under The Bridge is back on June 15, July 20, August 2 and 31, and Sept. 14, 2025.Expect proper soundsystem vibes and vintage reggae, strictly vinyl played by selectors from Brooklyn and beyond, […]

Fantastic Negrito

Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

🎸 Inaugural Tiny Desk winner and 3x Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito brings a night of Blues, R&B and Roots music to Brooklyn Bowl on SAT, JUN 28! Artist Info 3x GRAMMY Award-winner Fantastic Negrito released his highly anticipated new album, Son of a Broken Man, on October 18, 2024 via his own Storefront Records. The […]

Roots on the River

American Veterans Memorial Pier American Veterans Memorial Pier, Brooklyn, NY, United States

All roads lead to the American Veterans Memorial Pier in Brooklyn NY for an outdoor history dance on the river!Special thanks to sponsors:@vipproaudio VIP the place to be! 🔊@ujamaahealth Health is wealth 🥗CRUCIAL Session in store when two Giants Meet!! đź‘‘Downbeat The Ruler @DownbeatTheRuler718đź‘‘Tippertone Jah WiseMusical niceness by• @chico_bkny Afrikan Vybz HiFi • Orthodox Sound […]

International African Arts Festival

Commodore Barry Park Flushing Ave. and Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Founded in #BedStuy #Brooklyn #NYC (1971), #IAAFestival is the country’s original annual festival that centers African art, culture, and family. Friday – Sunday 10am-9pm Rain or Shine

Bounty Killer

Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Reggae Fest Presents Bounty Killer with Mavado, Aidonia, Masicka & more comes to Brooklyn on Saturday, July 5. Don’t miss Bounty Killer’s first U.S. show in 15 years – get tickets while you still can.

Beenie Man & Patrice Roberts

Wingate Park Wingate Park, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Brooklyn, get ready for the ultimate summer party as Rise Up NYC brings the heat to Wingate Park on Friday, July 19th with a spectacular night of Dancehall and Soca featuring some of the most celebrated names in the Caribbean music scene! Headlining this unforgettable evening is the “King of Dancehall” himself — Beenie Man â€” who’ll light up the stage with timeless hits like Who […]

Summer Soundsystem Series 2025

Kosciuszko Bridge Park 470 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Reggae Under The Bridge The Summer Soundsystem Series, including Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk, Reggae On The Boardwalk Rockaways, and Reggae Under The Bridge is back on June 15, July 20, August 2 and 31, and Sept. 14, 2025.Expect proper soundsystem vibes and vintage reggae, strictly vinyl played by selectors from Brooklyn and beyond, […]

Cymande / Asha Puthli / Zacchae’us Paul / K.Tea

Rumsey Playfield in Central Park Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, United States

Cymande / Asha Puthli / Zacchae’us Paul / K.Tea Doors Open: 5:00 PMCentral ParkAll AgesFree Cymande has drawn membership from several Caribbean nations. The band’s work is a culmination of funk, soul, reggae, rock, calypso, and jazz with African rhythms into a sound they dubbed “nyah-rock. After releasing three albums between 1971-1974, they disappeared until […]

Free

Femi Kuti, Dead Prez, Elida Almeida, Maryam Bukar Hassan, Rich Medina

Rumsey Playfield in Central Park Rumsey Playfield, New York, NY, United States

Coming up at @capitalone @cpfnyc #SummerStage! Don’t miss out as @femiakuti & The Positive Force take over Central Park with @deadprez, @elidaalmeida.cv, @richmedina, and @alhanislam for a FREE show on Sunday, July 27. Plus, come early for the @primemusicpartners BEATS & ROOTS panel before the show, about African music, culture, and the influence on the diaspora, featuring @officialakeju, @dcponte, @laolunyc, @only1olivia, @deptofculturebk, and hosted by @shanikulture (RSVP required)!

Leela James

Sony Hall 235 W 46th Street, New York, NY, United States

DOORS 6:00 PM | SHOW 8:00 PM What sets the acclaimed R&B and soul singer-songwriter, Leela James apart is her fearless approach to music. “The best artists stay true to who they are, no matter the scale,” she believes. These values have allowed Leela to remain a consistent figure in R&B with a discography of quality soul […]