June 11th, 2023

Prospect Park

 

JouvayFest Presents:

Caribbean Heritage Month

Live Carnival Characters

 

Join us for a celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month! This event will showcase the legendary and traditional music of the Caribbean, with live performances and videos that will transport you to the islands. Come to Prospect Park on Sunday, June 11th at 2:00 PM to experience the rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean like never before. Whether you’re a fan of reggae, calypso, or salsa, this event is sure to be a hit. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Caribbean culture! See you there!

This month, we are hosting Caribbean Heritage devoted to learning, and understanding traditionally Carnival Characters. Hear from local carnival members about their experience being in character and keeping the carnival spirit alive. Learn about Caribbean Heritage Month from Bush Wo/man Conversation Projects and featured guests, and more!

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” – Rosa Parks

May 20th, 2023

6th and B Garden

 

April 20th, 2023

City Lore

February 25th, 2023

Bronx Music Heritage Center

 

 

September 8th, 2022

Bronx Music Heritage Center

City Lore has begun a series of Community Conversations–discussions between folk artists and folklorists about their interactions, exchanges and collaborations. Our program will open with Los Pleneros de la 21 founder Juan Gutiérrez and LP21 percussion instructor Matthew González reflecting on the history of bomba and plena in New York, and their organization’s efforts to educate and celebrate the venerable singing, drumming, and dancing traditions of Afro-Puerto Rican culture. 

Folklorist Elena Martínez of the Bronx Music Heritage Center and City Lore will join the conversation to recount the collaborations between Los Pleneros and public folklorists, with a special nod to the late Roberta Singer, who helped promote the group in its early years. During the second half of our program Gutiérrez and González will be joined by other members of LP21 for a performance. The program will be moderated by senior folklorist Ray Allen, who is co-coordinating the Community Conversations series with City Lore.