A New Orleans Institution Since 1983 For almost 4 decades, the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been stunning fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the […]
Squonk’s latest free outdoor spectacle is a joyous, participatory event that brings audiences together for a humorous, uplifting visual extravaganza. Propelled by Squonk’s irresistible music, the show features two giant purple puppet hands, each the size of a house and rigged like a sailing ship. Squonk invites audience members on stage to power the giant […]
Squonk’s latest free outdoor spectacle is a joyous, participatory event that brings audiences together for a humorous, uplifting visual extravaganza. Propelled by Squonk’s irresistible music, the show features two giant purple puppet hands, each the size of a house and rigged like a sailing ship. Squonk invites audience members on stage to power the giant […]
Alsarah & the Nubatones introduce audiences to a dynamic fusion of sound. The Brooklyn-based, East-African retro-pop group was born out of conversations about Nubian “songs of return,“ modern migration patterns, and the cultural exchanges between Sudan and Egypt. Since their debut performance in 2011, the group has performed around the world to critical acclaim. With […]
Squonk’s latest free outdoor spectacle is a joyous, participatory event that brings audiences together for a humorous, uplifting visual extravaganza. Propelled by Squonk’s irresistible music, the show features two giant purple puppet hands, each the size of a house and rigged like a sailing ship. Squonk invites audience members on stage to power the giant […]
Squonk’s latest free outdoor spectacle is a joyous, participatory event that brings audiences together for a humorous, uplifting visual extravaganza. Propelled by Squonk’s irresistible music, the show features two giant purple puppet hands, each the size of a house and rigged like a sailing ship. Squonk invites audience members on stage to power the giant […]
“The Era are arguably among the best footwork dancers in the world” —Chicago Reader The Era Footwork Crew, who have pioneered the battle dance known as Chicago footwork since 2014, will be joined by DJ Spinn from the electronic collective Teklife for an outdoor, interactive party for the Providence community. This Footwork Rave will also […]
Squonk’s latest free outdoor spectacle is a joyous, participatory event that brings audiences together for a humorous, uplifting visual extravaganza. Propelled by Squonk’s irresistible music, the show features two giant purple puppet hands, each the size of a house and rigged like a sailing ship. Squonk invites audience members on stage to power the giant […]
Pianist – Bandleader – Arranger – Composer Known as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, 8-time Grammy® Award-winner Eddie Palmieri is a legendary bandleader, arranger and composer of salsa and Latin jazz. Mr. Palmieri will be bringing his iconic music of the 1960’s to the PVDFest stage, leading his 11-person salsa […]
On tour as part of Center Stage CenterStageUS.org At play in a Psychedelic Cumbia Sandbox, Hit La Rosa Channels a Fantastic Reflection of Perú’s Full Cultural Spectrum One of Lima’s leading indie bands, Hit La Rosa delivers tight sets of pulsing tropical beats, rolling surf sounds, and sly lyrics to heal what ails you. At […]
Jugando en un arenero de cumbia psicodélica, Hit La Rosa canaliza un fantástico reflejo del espectro cultural completo del Perú Hit La Rosa, una de las bandas indie líderes de Lima, ofrece conjuntos ajustados de ritmos tropicales palpitantes, sonidos ondulantes de surf y letras astutas para curar lo que te aqueja. En el centro está […]
Now in its 10th year, Afrika Nyaga showcases the incredible music and dance of Africa and the diaspora. The "festival within a festival" will be headlined by award-winning South African musician Thandiswa Mazwai, world-renowned Malian guitarist and singer Vieux Farka Touré and return PVDFest headliners Sidy Maiga & Afrimanding. Special performances from local favorites Chachi […]
