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 — who’ll light up the stage with timeless hits like Who […]
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 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 […]
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)!
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 […]
Coney Island Reggae on the Boardwalk The Summer Soundsystem Series, including Coney Island Reggae On The Boardwalk, Reggae On The Boardwalk Rockaways, and Reggae Under The Bridge is back on: Expect proper soundsystem vibes and vintage reggae, strictly vinyl played by selectors from Brooklyn and beyond, powered by Chanter, The Timeless Sound, and The Small […]
* Due to the Extreme weather and Flash Flood Warnings, this show has been postponed to Saturday Aug. 2, 2025. 4pm Doors, 5pm Show. The Yussef Dayes Experience returns to Central Park Doors Open: 5:00 PMAll Ages
This is your chance to witness two living legends—from two powerful genres—on one stage, in one night, for free. It’s more than a concert—it’s a celebration of culture, community, and the timeless music that brings us together. Don’t miss Big Daddy Kane and Johnny Gill live in Harlem on August 2. We’ll see you on 125th […]
VP Records Presents 🔥 Alborosie & the Shengen Clan touchin’ down in NYC! @AlborosieOfficial will be live at @sonyhall on August 4th. Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM Sounds by Kulcha Kartel w/Vaughn All-star
Black Vegfest is an event to nurture and support first year vegans and provide opportunities and new realities for veteran vegans.
