Latin festival explores the roots of Hip Hop
When one thinks of Latin music, most think about the familiar rhythms of mambo or Salsa. But there’s another kind of music whose Hispanic roots are less well known: Hip…
Hostos celebrates Latin Jazz legend Tito Puente
Latin Jazz Legend Tito Puente was the toast of the evening Wednesday as El Centro, the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hostos Community College, celebrated the 100th anniversary of…
Free Bronx piano Sunday concerts through March
Para leer una versión en español, vaya a esta version. A blend of…
Haven Kids Rock musical mirrors lives of South Bronx kids
Haven Kids Rock, an afterschool program at Mott Haven Academy, has teamed with an entertainment company to produce a musical based on the real-life experiences of the school’s students: “Unstoppable,…
Rap royalty break ground on Hip Hop museum, South Bronx community responds
Last year, hip hop garnered the highest volume of audio and video streams of any genre — surpassing rock and pop. The genre that is now a global phenomenon originated…
Neighborhood Voices: Dancing in the street
In the heart of Mott Haven, John Cordero, 26, stands up against a building. He has one headphone in his ear and another dangling by his waist.