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SUMMARY:Rising in the Heights: Live Music with Hip Hop Artist Randy Mason + Leadlights
DESCRIPTION:Hip hop artist Randy Mason and keyboardist Jamell Ogbanna join Leadlights Ensemble for a playful concert of hip hop\, rhyme\, and summer themed music for strings\, featuring “My Block Looks Like” by Janelle Harper.   Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy this outdoor\, interactive performance for all ages! \nRising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.” \nRising in the Heights es un festival de espectáculos artísticos públicos gratuitos al aire libre\, organizado por Leadlights Ensemble. El festival celebra las valiosas contribuciones artísticas de la cultura latina y afroamericana y promueve la alfabetización infantil a través de la música y la narración bilingüe.
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LOCATION:Fort Tryon Park’s Dongan Lawn\, Broadway\, Dongan Pl\, New York\, NY\, 10040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rising in the Heights - Live Music with Carmen Cancél & Jainardo Batista
DESCRIPTION:Puerto Rican musicians singer/ percussionist Jainardo Batista of “Buena Vista Social Club” and soprano Carmen Cancél join forces with Leadlights Ensemble for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling\, featuring “One Sweet Song” by Jyoti Gapal\, ill. by Sonia Sanchez. \nRising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Free copies of the featured book will be available. \nThis project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement\, supported by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); and Creative Engagement\, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the Howard Gilman Foundation. UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Engagement are administered by LMCC.
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LOCATION:Word Up Community Bookshop\, 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rising in the Heights: Music & Storytelling with Hip Hop Artist Randy Mason
DESCRIPTION:Rising in the Heights: Music & Storytelling with Hip Hop Artist Randy Mason \nDate: June 27\, 2025\, 5-6 p.m. \nLocation: Word Up Community Bookshop\, 2113 Amsterdam Ave. \nPresenter: Leadlights Ensemble \nWebsite: https://leadlightsensemble.weebly.com/ \n  \nDescription: 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 copies of the book will be available. \nRising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Free copies of the featured book will be available. \nThis project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement\, supported by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); and Creative Engagement\, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the Howard Gilman Foundation. UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Engagement are administered by LMCC. \n  \n************ \nRising in the Heights es un festival de espectáculos artísticos públicos gratuitos al aire libre\, organizado por Leadlights Ensemble en colaboración con Word Up Community Bookshop. El festival celebra las valiosas contribuciones artísticas de la cultura latina y afroamericana y promueve la alfabetización infantil a través de la música y la narración bilingüe. Habrá ejemplares gratuitos del libro presentado. \nEste proyecto es posible en parte gracias a fondos de UMEZ Arts Engagement\, con el apoyo del Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); y Creative Engagement\, con el apoyo del Departamento de Asuntos Culturales de la Ciudad de Nueva York (DCLA)\, en colaboración con el Consejo de la Ciudad de Nueva York y la Fundación Howard Gilman. UMEZ Arts Engagement y Creative Engagement son administrados por LMCC.
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LOCATION:Word Up Community Bookshop\, 2113 Amsterdam Ave at 165th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rising in the Heights: Randy Mason & Jamell Ogbonna
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 27\, 2025 – 5:00pm to 5:45pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWord Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria\n2113 Amsterdam Ave. & 165th St.\n\nNew York\, NY 10032\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHip 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 copies of the book will be available.  \nRising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Free copies of the featured book will be available. \nThis project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement\, supported by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); and Creative Engagement\, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the Howard Gilman Foundation. UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Engagement are administered by LMCC.
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SUMMARY:Word Up: Rising in the Heights with Carmen Cancél & Jainardo Batista
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 14\, 2025 – 11:00am to 12:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWord Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria\n2113 Amsterdam Ave. & 165th St.\n\nNew York\, NY 10032\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPuerto 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. **Please note the time of this event is 11 a.m.** \nRising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Free copies of the featured book will be available. \nThis project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement\, supported by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); and Creative Engagement\, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the Howard Gilman Foundation. UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Engagement are administered by LMCC.
URL:https://heightsites.com/event/rising-in-the-heights-music-storytelling-with-rachael-harrington-leadlights-ensemble/
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