Category: Music

Meklit Hadero was just 2 when she, her two older sisters and parents fled to the U.S. from Ethiopia to escape the violence that followed the country’s 1974 revolution. They settled in Iowa before moving to Brooklyn, New York where Meklit sang in choirs and was introduced to the music of…

Talk about creativity! Singer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, producer Erin McKeown is known as an artist who dispenses with stylistic boundaries. Her music includes pop, swing, rock, folk, electronic. Erin, who's performed here, there and everywhere has released 9 studio albums. She has also worked closely with a range of non-profits focusing on passion for media justice and immigration reform. Here's yet another 'not to be missed' conversation.

Singer, songwriter, and Jersey girl Pamela Flores makes soulful, personal, impassioned music. She also uses her music to effect change. She's the co-founder of Lakehouse Voices, which partners with young people to bring music to area senior centers. Pamela also bravely shared her personal story to host a benefit concert to raise awareness against sexual violence. Join us for an honest, yet uplifting conversation with this amazing talented young woman.

EVA LEON AND Olga Vinokur will perform at the National Sawdust in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 17th for the Naxos Album Release: Joaquin Rodrigo. Click here for tickets and more information and then be sure…

ON  APRIL 30TH, the Global Arts Project and the Collins Park Neighborhood Association will celebrate International Jazz Day with a free performance by vocalist Vivian Sessoms. For more information, click…