Hispañola Jam with Jim Ferraiuolo at Tío Pepe on November 11, 2025
Hispañola’s Jam is a vibrant trio led by Jim Ferraiuolo, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz into an irresistible fusion. With Roro Ligondé on guitar and vocals and Ayodele Maakheru on bass and vocals, the group creates a rich, groove-driven sound that celebrates cultural roots and musical exploration.
2025 Multicultural Music Encounters
Multicultural Music Encounters: 30th Anniversary Retrospective presenting original symphonic works commissioned during the MMG’s second decade (2010-2020). The presentation featured the MMG Orchestra performing “Retire 21,” a Tribute to Roberto Clemente; “Journey of the Naturals,” a tribute to the victims of hurricane Katrina; “Darfur Chronicles,” an acknowledgment of the ongoing war in Sudan; “50 Lashes-50 Bullets,” a tribute to Amadou Diallo (2008), a fatal victim of police violence; “Y Tus Papeles,” from the MMG Borders Series focusing on the tensions between the Dominican Republic and Haiti; and “Amazing Grace,” featuring students from the Symphonic Youth Program performing with the MMG Orchestra.
Pride Variety Show
Pride Variety Show featuring bi-lingual performances by Wilfredo Burgos, a solo poetry with vocals act, and members of Las Mariquitas queer salsa band as a duet with vocals, guitar, and hand percussion performing original pieces and popular music arrangements. The event included an open-mic audience participation segment to uplift diverse LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet at St. Frances Cabrini Shrine
Latin Grammy winning Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet at the historic St. Francis Cabrini Shrine in Washington Heights.
Yasser Tejeda Is Back With Us For A 3rd Time!
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Yasser Tejeda, a celebrated Dominican guitarist, vocalist, and composer known for blending Afro-Dominican rhythms with jazz, funk, and rock.
Francia Reyes at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center
Francia Reyes, the Queen of Palos in NYC, will be with us at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center
Pride Variety Show
TOMORROW! Come to Pete's Candy Store and celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride with the MMG.
A Retrospective Presentation of Our First Twelve Years (1996 - 2008)
THIS FRIDAY! Come celebrate with us our almost 30 years with the community.
Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
May is an active month for us and we're getting ready for talented @giraudo_pedro and his tango quartet!
Pete Nater & Associates Performing on Easter Weekend
Pete Nater is back at Willie's Steak House for Easter Weekend!
XXI Multicultural Music Encounters: The African Heritage in Argentina
We're SO ready for this! Join us on Friday for a musical exploration of Afro-descendants in Argentina.
XXI Multicultural Music Encounters: The African Heritage in Perú
We're SO excited! The following two weeks history and music will come together for our XXI Multicultural Music Encounters on the African Heritage in Perú
Jhoely Garay
Join us for an unforgettable night of 'Sound Ecosystems' at Culture Lab LIC on April 22nd at 7pm! 🎶🎵 Mexican musician @jhoelygaray and a mesmerizing jazz orchestra
Queer Love Poetry
Join us in celebrating International Trans Day of Visibility with the Queer and Trans People of Color Poetry Showcase and Write-In Demonstration! 🎉🌈📝