Profile Type: Open Stages 2025 Artists
The Grand St. Stompers
The Grand St. Stompers, called “a pillar of New York’s hot jazz scene” by the New York Times, revive and refresh the music of 1920s New Orleans and beyond to the delight of listeners and dancers around the country. Led by trumpeter Gordon Au—called “comfortable in any idiom and fearless” by music writer Michael Steinman—they…
Stephanie Peña (Latin Dance Lessons with Dancewave)
Join Dancewave and People of Earth for an All Ages Latin Dance Workshop led by Stephanie Peña! Learn the history and basic steps of Merengue, Bachata and Salsa. Get ready to move your body and dance. About Stephanie Peña Stephanie Peña, a choreographer, dance educator and performer. She earned an MFA in Choreography at the University of…
People of Earth (Latin Dance Lessons with Dancewave)
People of Earth is a global music collective based in New York City. Blending Cuban timba, Puerto Rican salsa, Brazilian rhythms, and American pop and soul, the band creates a powerful, danceable sound that transcends borders. Featuring some of NYC’s top Latin and jazz musicians, People of Earth brings a high-energy live show rooted in deep grooves, tight…
Where the Love Is
Emcee Mikal Amin and soul singer Dale Novella are “Where the Love Is”. This duo’s version of Hip Hop soul has spread love from Brooklyn to Budapest. Dale’s sultry, edgy voice, married with the razor’s edge lyricism of Mikal Amin, form the perfect union of struggle, striving, love and life. Born in the District of…
Marc Hudson
Marc Hudson is a self trained multi-instrumentalist from Denver, now living in Brooklyn. His music blends jazz, classical, and ambient sounds and is known for his unique improvisational skills. He explores new and familiar sounds, taking inspiration from different parts of the world while remaining playful and experimental.
Damian Quiñones y Su Conjunto
Damian Quiñones y su Conjunto blends 60s rock, Nuyorican funk, tropicalia, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into a vibrant, genre-hopping sound. Bronx-born and Puerto Rican-American, Quiñones crafts original compositions rich with soul, vintage flair, and infectious energy. His latest album, Sleight of Hand in the Material Realm, and mesmerizing live shows—featuring hand-drawn animations—showcase his creative fire. An award-winning film…
Brownstone Brass
Brownstone Brass is an NYC-based brass quintet looking to push the boundaries of what a traditional brass quintet looks and sounds like. Made up of professional freelancing brass musicians including married trumpeters Caitlin Featherstone and Oscar Wiley Thorp, multi-faceted trombonist Colin Babcock, and “Tuba Queen” Heather Ewer – all BKCM faculty members – as well…
The Academy Blues Project
The Academy Blues Project is a rock band based in New York City. The group’s eclectic music blends electric storytelling with elements of the namesake blues, power pop and classic soul. ABP’s latest studio releases are a trio of LPs, produced & released by the band at interval through ’21: The Neon Grotto, Once Again…, and prodigal sun. The…
Gogo Norales
Gomany “Gogo” Norales is a young Garifuna artist representing his culture by singing Garifuna songs and makes his own fusion. His genre is garifuna paranda. He was born and bred in The Bronx and he is the son of legendary Garifuna artist, Bodoma. He is an ambassador for the youth and younger Garifuna generation. He’s…
Mini Instrument Lessons for Kids
Bite-sized instrument explorations for little ones, led by BKCM’s early childhood music teachers! Come have fun with musical instruments in the park.