Sustaining Cultures Program: Beat of the Boroughs: NYC Online

Ghanian dancer, researcher, and educator Yawuza Alhassan, director of the Wuza Wuza Ensemble and the Wuzaland Cultural Center, discusses how he became a dancer and his career as one of Ghana’s preeminent cultural representatives

Formerly known as Yuri Yunakov, Michael Yuri is a phenomenal saxophonist from Bulgaria with Roma (Gypsy) roots.

A lecture demonstration by Japanese classical dancer, choreographer, and CTMD Touring Artist Sachiyo Ito

Klezmer trombonist and creator of the Radiant Others Podcast Dan Blacksberg interviews renowned New York klezmer musician Jake Shulman-Ment about his life and music.

Fourth generation mariachi musician Ramon Ponce joins us from his living room to discuss the story of CTMD Touring Artists Mariachi Real de Mexico, the premiere mariachi ensemble on the east coast, and the importance of this tradition in New York City.

This program features an interview with the remarkable Colombian composer, pianist, educator, and founder of Folklore Urbano NYC Pablo de Mayor.

Gambian jali/griot Ebrima Jassey performs several pieces on the balafon, a West African xylophone with gourds to amplify the keys.

This Radiant Others Podcast collaboration features an interview between Klezmer trombonist Dan Blacksberg and renowned New York klezmer musician Eleonore Weill. 

This lecture/demonstration features Afro-Colombian artist Moris Cañate, founder of CTMD Touring Artists ensemble Grupo Rebolu.