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Cabrini Shrine: SONOROS AMERICANOS – Flute & Bass Concert

SONOROS AMERICANOS:

Yael Acher KAT Modiano – Flute

Carlos del Pino– Upright Electric Bass

As part of PAMAR’s 19th annual Latin American Cultural Week, acclaimed award winning flutist Yael “KAT” Acher and Cuban bassist Carlos del Pino team up to take the audience on a journey through colorful soundscapes with special Flute & Bass renditions of Classical Cuban music  of pieces by J. White, C. Villaverde, M. Saumell, E. Lecuona, L. Brower and I. Cervantes, as well as an original piece by Yael Acher-Modiano, and Neapolitan song to honor the legacy of St Frances Xavier Cabrini.

About the artists:
Yael Acher “KAT” Modiano

Carlos del Pino

The artists dedicate the concert to Peace, Human-Rights and Animal-Right.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased  at the door or online:

https://cabrinishrinenyc.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/21051

Washington Heights Community Choir Winter Concert

Join us for a joyful selection of music ranging from Irving Berlin to Ysaÿe Barnwell to new music from multiple local composers, including a commissioned piece by Brandon Hilfer.

Tuesday, December 10, 7:00-8:00 PM
and
Saturday, December 14, 3:00-4:00 PM

Admission is free and donations are always welcomed!

WHCC is a no-audition community chorus that provides adults of all ages and abilities who love to sing the chance to connect and create with others who share the same passion. We aim to foster creativity, uplift spirits, strengthen community bonds, and introduce new audiences to a diverse range of choral music. To learn more visit washingtonheightschoir.org.

WAHI Jazz Festival: The Chidi Trio

The 7th Annual Washington Heights Jazz Festival presents
The Chidi Trio
www.jazzwahi.org/jazz-fest
Hailing from Nigeria and now making waves in the vibrant music scene of New York City, Chidiebere Joseph Emmanuel is a percussionist whose beats resonate with cultural depth and artistic finesse. Under the tutelage of two esteemed Nigerian jazz icons, drummer Adewale Adeyemi, and bass player Bright Gain, Emmanuel honed his craft, gracing stages including the prestigious Lagos International Jazz Festival.
Emmanuel’s musical journey led him to Idaho State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Music, broadening his horizons and enriching his repertoire. Immersed in the dynamic arts community, he served on the Board of the Pocatello Arts Council, nurturing his passion for both performance and advocacy.
After deepening his understanding of jazz at New York University, where he earned a Master of Music degree in jazz studies under the mentorship of acclaimed drummer Ari Hoenig, Emmanuel continues to blend traditional rhythms with contemporary flair in every performance.
Chidiebere Emmanuel is proudly sponsored by Canopus Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals, and Salyers Percussion Drumsticks.
Chidiebere Joseph Emmanuel, drums
Warren Louis, bass
Daniel Gonzalez, guitar

Jazz WaHi Festival: Meg Okura Septet

There’s a secret I’ve been grappling with: In the past year, I started hearing whispers, and I’ve started questioning everything, especially the choices that may have caused discomfort or resentment in those I love. This revelation brought a deep sadness and an undercurrent of anger.
For a while, I found harmony in my identities: being a Jew by choice, an ex-Christian from Japan, and a Japanese immigrant married to a Black man, raising our Black daughter, a classical violinist and a jazz composer. But today, I struggle with the feeling of isolation in existing alone in my identity category—navigating a reality where the various parts of me seem at odds with each other. It’s an isolating experience that few, if any, can fully relate to. And sometimes, I can’t help but wonder if I should have made different choices.
One thing I find beautiful about jazz is its ability to unite musicians who are each unique and come from different cultures or beliefs, all driven by a common goal—to create moments of captivation, cohesion, and connection. My latest composition, Re-harmonizing Identity: Shifting Prisms of a Shattered Glass Ceiling”, explores my inner conflict through “vertical and horizontal harmony,” reflecting my attempts to reconcile conflicting truths and find coherence in my complex identity. Winning this year’s Washington Heights Jazz Festival Composition Award wasn’t just an achievement—it was a forced confrontation with my deepest inner thoughts.
I invite you to the world premiere of Re-harmonizing Identity on November 2nd at Le Cheile in Washington Heights during the Wa-hi Jazz Festi