Word Up: Rising in the Heights with Carmen Cancél & Jainardo Batista

Word Up Community Bookshop 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th St., New York, NY, United States

Puerto Rican musicians soprano Carmen Cancél and singer/ percussionist Jainardo Batista of “Buena Vista Social Club” join forces with Leadlights Ensemble for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling, featuring One Sweet Song by Jyoti Gapal, ill. by Sonia Sanchez.

FREE

Rising in the Heights: Randy Mason & Jamell Ogbonna

Word Up Community Bookshop 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th St., New York, NY, United States

Hip hop artist Randy Mason and keyboardist Jamell Ogbonna join Leadlights Ensemble for an afternoon of hip hop, rhyme, and string music, featuring My Block Looks Like by Janelle Harper.

FREE

Rising in the Heights: Music & Storytelling with Hip Hop Artist Randy Mason

Word Up Community Bookshop 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th St., New York, NY, United States

Hip hop artist Randy Mason and keyboardist Jamell Ogbanna join Leadlights Ensemble for an afternoon of hip hop, rhyme, and string music, featuring “My Block Looks Like” by Janelle Harper.

FREE