Bachtopus

It has eight arms and is an incredibly sensitive and intelligent organism. But it doesn’t live at the bottom of the ocean, it’s from Brooklyn! Bachtopus is an accordion quartet focusing on the music of J.S. Bach, traditional music, and contemporary music from around the world.

Ajada Reigns

Born in NYC, Ajada Reigns is one of the smoothest soul and RnB vocalists you can find. When she’s not on the road performing with Chaka Khan, Mary J Blige, and Vic Mensa, she develops her own blend of positive vocal artistry.

Jonathan Michel

You’ve seen him at BKCM with such artists as Tahira Clayton, Vuyo Sotashe and more, now Jonathan Michel steps into the center stage with his trio, delving into the historical nuances of Black American music and his Haitian roots. “My Haitian culture is a part of me, so it’s always welcome as a talking point.”

Photo Credit: Lauren Desberg

Leila Bordreuil

In partnership with Issue Project Room, BKCM is proud to present Leila Bordreuil. Leila is a Brooklyn-based cellist who pushes the limits of the instrument through extended techniques and unorthodox amplification methods, often using the sounds of the world around her.