Upcoming events.

The Messenger
Jun
19

The Messenger

The Messenger follows a community of seekers whose leader has gone missing. They have always lived in harmony with the land, their ancestry, and beliefs. What will they do in his absence? In this fusion of classical, jazz and new music, the community sets out to answer this very question.

This performance is a Work in Progress presentation of a work that is being developed as a part of National Sawdust’s Artists-in-Residence program. We invite you to come support these world class artists and experience new art in its earliest stage. The evening will consist of a performance, followed by a Q&A with the lead artists, Helga Davis and Kaneza Schaal. 

https://www.nationalsawdust.org/event/the-messenger

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All Of Us: A Gathering in Song Concert
Jun
8

All Of Us: A Gathering in Song Concert

Celebrate the power of community and diversity through music! Join members of the Marble Choir, Festival Choir, and MCGC for an inspiring afternoon of solos, collaborations, and favorite hymns — featuring music from Purcell and Parry to Jonathan Dove and Craig Hella Johnson.

https://marblemetacalendar.eventcalendarapp.com/u/48913/366524

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Spirit in the Vine: A Sankopera
May
29

Spirit in the Vine: A Sankopera

WORK IN PROCESS: Spirit in the Vine by Jay Saint Flono

Spirit in the Vine: A Sankopera
May 29, 2025 | 7pm
Free & Open to the public

 

El Barrio's Artspace PS109 Gallery
215 East 99th St. New York, NY
 

Spirit in the Vine: A Sankopera takes place in the mythic realm of Zaradús, drawing direct inspiration from the African-American folktale High John and Devil's Daughter while expanding its lore. The story begins when a wise woman creates a baby of extraordinary magical ability for the childless rulers. Their joy, however, is darkened when the High Queen is suddenly murdered.

In the kingdom of Zaradús, there is but one sacred law: do not die. So begins the story of Singing-Daughter of the House of Concaïma, a twice-blessed being of miraculous power. The apple of her King-father's eye, Singing-Daughter, is kept locked in a tower and forced to renew the kingdom's immortality with her voice. Yet Singing-Daughter is plagued by strange visions that no one can interpret, until the arrival of a powerful Immortal called Prince Cotton alters the course of her fate and the wrath of a Goddess throws the court into chaos. As the High King's destiny hangs in the balance, Singing-Daughter embarks on a journey to free him and the rest of her kingdom from the curse of immortality.

https://secure.everyaction.com/O2CDO_Y_YkOpVRF7M0md_g2

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No Land: Double Twilight
May
25

No Land: Double Twilight

Roulette commissions the world premiere of “Double Twilight,” a sonic-poem work by poet and visual artist No Land. Joined by collaborators Oliver Ray, Daniel Carter, Shahzad Ismaily, Miriam Parker, & others, No Land presents a spirit-temple troupe of seekers in various entwining ensembles. Through poetry, sonic travel, & cinematic paintings, this work invokes realms of etheric mystery, compassion-studies, fever-dreams, and outlaw poet histories, and upholds the mercurial imagination as a form of activism. No Land weaves immaterial spirit as the connective, translucent thread between mediums and the hearts of her collaborators. Roulette Intermedium is the reliquary for this exploration, with No Land’s visual and painted works on view, as well as her performance work.

https://roulette.org/event/no-land-double-twilight/

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PSFC Concert Series
Apr
11

PSFC Concert Series

Solo performance for the Park Slope Food Coop at Shapeshifter Lab
Will be joined by friends and amazing musicians: Alida Torres & Aidan Scrimgeour.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/the-park-slope-food-coop-concert-series-6/

https://www.foodcoopconcerts.com/

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An Unsung Symphony: Simon & Brahms
Feb
28

An Unsung Symphony: Simon & Brahms

The Unsung Collective

“In another collaboration with The New York Philharmonic Orchestra we welcome J’nai Bridges in  an exciting New York premiere of Carlos Simon’s Songs of Separation. Along with text of Persian poet, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, Simon’s music encompasses beauty, depth, polarity and an overall human experience illustrated quite vividly. 
The Unsung embraces Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, a true masterpiece. Welcoming soprano Brittany Renee of the Metropolitan Opera and baritone Phillip Bullock, the performance of this piece channels the humanness of intimacy, longing, motivation, and the power of influence.
Both works illustrate a powerful human experience and highlight the dynamic influence of women in one’s life.”

Abyssinian Baptist Church

132 W 138th St, New York, NY 10030

You can purchase tickets here.

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