Yilian Cañizares is one of the most intriguing contemporary violinists, singers and composers. Always staying true to her origins, she skillfully blends jazz, classical and Afro- Cuban rhythms with her otherworldly voice. Whether on stage or in a recording studio, there are few talented artists like Yilian – who was born in Havana and settled […]
Los Pleneros de la 21 (LP21) is the premier East Harlem-based performing ensemble and non-profit community organization. LP21 was founded in 1983 by Juan J. ‘Juango’ Gutiérrez (National Endowment for the Arts’ Heritage Fellow, 1996) and the legendary Master Plenero, Marcial Reyes Arvelo. The ensemble has pioneered the road for Bomba and Plena performance around […]
The Cartoon Christmas Trio celebrates over 25 years as the original interpreter of classic holiday cartoon jazz! The trio was started in 1995 by bassist Rob Swanson for the sole purpose of playing music from classic Christmas Cartoons, especially the music of Vince Guaraldi, the composer of the "Peanuts" soundtracks. Since its inception, the trio […]
Hop on the Art Loop either on your own or on our free shuttle and experience many venues in various neighborhoods highlighting the City’s arts and cultural scene. City of Wilmington's Redding Gallery 800 N. French Street 576-2100 • cityfestwilm.com/redding-gallery Artist: KO Simms An artist with exceptional experience in the disciplines of watercolors, acrylics, pen & inks, […]
MANE Gallery at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange 1509 Clifford Brown Walk - Studio #1 576-2100 • https://cityfestwilm.com/uae-amphitheater Artist: Jabaar Brown / Arts Work Winter Co-hort Jabaar Brown is an artist who has presented at the Recovery Cafe and works as a teaching artist. He has produced a tremendous amount of new, incredible and diverse […]
