Carnegie Hall Citywide Series
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Carnegie Hall Citywide – Carnegie Hall offers five free concerts featuring outstanding classical, blues, Latin, gospel, and world music artists. Tapping into the pulse of the city, these performances bring New Yorkers together to share in the joy of music.
“For more than four decades, Carnegie Hall has partnered with community organizations in all five boroughs, offering free performances by renowned mainstage artists and rising musical stars in New York City neighborhoods, bringing together local residents and people from all over to share in great music,” said Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall’s Executive and Artistic Director. “As part of this commitment to community, we are thrilled to partner with Bryant Park for the very first time this summer, presenting five fantastic concerts, kicking off next season’s Carnegie Hall Citywide series.”
Brave Combo – Wednesday, July 18, 5:30pm – 7:00pm; Upper Terrace. Texas-based Brave Combo‘s performances are eclectic and exuberant journeys to the worlds of salsa, merengue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, blues, and more. One of the premier dance bands, the group has won two Grammy Awards, and its music has been heard in feature films and on television. Brave Combo’s foot-tapping music always sparks a party —- the band played at David Byrne’s wedding reception and appeared on an episode of The Simpsons.