February 6, 2020 7:00PM BLACK LIVES MATTER PHILLY WEEK OF ACTION BENEFIT SHOW

This concert will feature African American performing artists in a celebration of Black Joy and Activism in Philadelphia. It is an opportunity to celebrate what public education truly means for Philly youth, families, and communities.

Proceeds of the ticket sales will go to the Black Educators Fund (co-sponsored by Black Lives Matter Philly and the Melanated Educators Collective), which is raising money to pay the out of pocket expenses teachers incur during the school year, provide resources to help educators decolonize their syllabuses, and make their classrooms accessible for students with disabilities.

Every year Philadelphia’s community of Black educators shrinks (Only 25% of the teaching force are Educators of Color), while our policymakers and elected officials fail to offer tangible solutions to this worsening problem. We know, Black teachers make a significant impact on the education of all students, but are particularly crucial to the education AND success of Black students, who have been historically underserved by America’s public education system.

Bethlehem & Sad Patrick
M’Balia
City Love
Ellect
Karen Smith
Adam Bailey and friends (Cuban and Rumba)
And more...

The Lounge at World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Tickets: $15 + fees

February 5, 2020 7:30PM Leyla McCalla: Haitian-American Singer & Multi-Instrumentalist

Biography

Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present, whether it is her Haitian heritage, living in New Orleans, dancing at Cajun Mardi Gras, or growing up on the streets in Brooklyn, she — a bi-lingual multi-instrumentalist, cellist and singer — has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience.

Born in New York City to Haitian emigrant parents, Leyla was immersed in a meld of cultures from an early age. As a teenager, she relocated to Accra, Ghana for two years before returning to the States to study cello performance and chamber music at NYU. Armed with Bach’s Cello Suites, Leyla left New York to play cello on the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Singing in French, Haitian Creole, and English, and playing cello, tenor banjo and guitar, her move allowed her to connect more viscerally to historical Haitian Creole resilience and musical expression. She rose to fame during her two years as cellist of the Grammy award-winning African-American string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, alongside bandmates Rhiannon Giddens and Dom Flemons, before leaving the group in 2013 to pursue her solo career.

Deeply influenced by traditional Creole, Cajun and Haitian music, as well as by American jazz and folk, Leyla’s music is at once earthy, elegant, soulful and witty — it vibrates with three centuries of history, yet also feels strikingly fresh, distinctive and contemporary. Leyla’s debut album, Vari-Colored Songs: A Tribute to Langston Hughes, was named 2013’s Album of the Year by the London Sunday Times and Songlines for its haunting mixture of music and message.

WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY, 2020

Concert at 7:30 pm

THE ROTUNDA

4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Tickets: Choose a price

$20 - Standard ticket$30 - Ticket plus donation$10 - I can't afford the full price$5 - Child under 12 years old

February 4, 2020 8:00-10:30PM Not So Latin Salsa Dance Party

After a month and a half hiatus, Not So Latin Concerts is back! This time it will be a salsa dance party, so bring your dance shoes.
1440 W. Ritner St. (SE corner of 15th and W. Ritner Sts)
BYOB/Potluck
$5 minimum donation at the door

February 3, 2020 8:00PM LaNOCHE with Gio Chamba

Heat up the Kimmel Center each month at La NOCHE!  Experience the hottest live bands as you turn up the steam on the dance floor, led by host/dance leader Kevin Ngo. Enjoy the sexy rhythms of The Caribbean and Latin America as live bands serve up a caliente mix of music that really makes you want to move.

We kick off the party with The La NOCHE Band, led by master percussionist Arturo Stable.  We then welcome a different guest group to light up the dance floor.

 ¡Baila a la música, bebe las cervezas!

8-9PM – The La NOCHE Band

9PM - Gio Chamba

Gio Chamba is a musical duo from Houston Texas, consisting of guitarist & singer Giovanny Alejandro and percussionist Coffee Guzman. Their live shows are as dynamic as their music in that they span many genres and moods. They are musical chameleons, blending in and connecting effortlessly with music fans of all kinds. Blending live and electronic dance performances all in one, they are the only Houston based artists who bring an array of genres together to deliver some original, tropical fusion that will make even the most introverted listener/attendee find a groove. Chamba's music is a wave of diversity with an overall message of love, peace and acceptance.

Commonwealth Plaza

Inside the Kimmel Center

300 S Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19102

FREE admission

February 3, 2020 7:00-9:00PM Philly Drum Project's "Beats, Brews, and Banter" with Matt Scarano

Philly Drum Project presents our first "Beats, Brews, & Banter" of the year with Matt Scarano!

Monday, February 3rd
7:00pm – 9:00pm (with The Fire's Monday Open Mic following)
The Fire - 412 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Free | 21+ to drink

Beats, Brews, & Banter is a free event that gives local drummers of all skill levels, musicians, and rhythm enthusiasts a chance to network, share ideas, and learn from some of the best drummers in the area.

Join us at The Fire for two hours of drummer (and percussionist) fellowship, including updates on our organization and a clinic on odd-meter playing by one of Philly's most in demand and versatile drummers, Matt Scarano. The Fire's Monday night open mic will follow starting at 9PM, so feel free to stick around and hang, sign up to perform (bring a band, a backing track, or just play some drums), and enjoy the rest of the evening.

"Matt Scarano is one of the most versatile drummers I've ever met. His mastery of odd-time meters, combined with his sense of swing, and ability to deliver far-reaching musical narratives have made him a preeminent performer and educator."- Voice = Power Podcast

Philly Drum Project is a Percussive Collective, founded in 2011, dedicated to making drumming more accessible in the Philadelphia area by helping those in our region share lessons, beats, and gear in an environment where community, creativity, education, and diversity are valued.

Beats, Brews, & Banter is a periodic free event that has featured such drummers as Eric Slick (Dr. Dog), Spanky McCurdy (Jill Scott, Lady Gaga), David Uosikkinen (The Hooters), Charlie Hall (War on Drugs), and Fred Berman (Amos Lee).

February 2, 2020 1:00-2:30PM Sistahs Laying Down Hands at The Barnes Foundation

Karen Smith of Sistahs Laying Down Hands

It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes!

1 – 2:30pm

Music: Sistahs Laying Down Hands

Sistahs Laying Down Hands⁠—a collective of drummers, dancers, and poets⁠—perform jazz, spirituals, and more. Lead by percussionist and artistic director Karen L. Smith (below), the group invites audience participation.

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.278.7000

Get directions

February 1, 2020 8:00PM Jamal Jones and The Composers League of Philadelphia at The Bride

JAMAL JONES

Saturday, February 1, 2020 8:00 PM, Doors Open at 7:30pm

Composer, arranger and trumpet player Jamal Jones brings his Composers League of Philadelphia’s debut performance, “Jazz Composers Showcase”, to the Bride featuring the orchestral works of Marcell Bellinger, Jake Kaplan, Jack St. Claire and Wilhem Echavarria. His orchestra features the finest young jazz musicians in the Philadelphia region.

The Composers League of Philadelphia was started in June 2019 with the full support and partnership with the Painted Bride Art Center. Jones and his Composers League “look forward to continued growth in this art-form” and feel that this partnership with the Bride is “for the betterment of our music scene and the city at large”.

Tickets: $15

The Painted Bride

230 Vine St.

Philadelphia, PA

BOX OFFICE

TUE – SAT: 12PM – 6PM

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215.925.9914

January 31, 2020 8:00PM Spanish Harlem Orchestra at the Annenberg Center

                 Spanish Harlem Orchestra at The Zellerbach Theatre atThe Annenberg Center

Sizzling salsa and Latin jazz, straight from El Barrio! Fresh off a 2018 Grammy® win, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra returns to Philadelphia in celebration of their 15th anniversary. This powerhouse, 13-member group will perform music from their 2018 album, Anniversary, as well as past favorites, promising a lively evening of fiery salsa rhythms.

Tickets: $34-$49 + fees

3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.3900

January 30, 2020 9:00-11:30PM Lady Alma + Vertical Current at World Cafe Live Lounge

Restaurant and bar open at 5PM, Show starts at 9 PM
$12 advance - $15 day of show (no fees with cash at the box office)
All Ages

International singer and songwriter, LADY ALMA, is bringing her soaring, searing vocals back to eager audiences who desire her incomparable funk-house-soul stylings. From her dynamic live shows that left critics and fans alike breathless across the globe for two decades, to the recent revival of her hit single produced by The Rainmakers entitled “Let It Fall”, LADY ALMA continues to be a widely praised source of true sonic satisfaction since her introduction.

Vertical Current is a band on the rise, a name on the lips of music lovers in one of the greatest musical cities in America, Philadelphia. The band was started in 2009 by local trumpeter and composer Christopher Stevens, while pursuing a music degree from Temple University. Since then, Vertical Current has become the go to band for visiting artists from the likes of Grammy Award winners Chrisette Michele and Kelly Price to the awe-inspiring Frank McComb.

Tickets: $12 + fees (no fees if paid in cash before the day of show)

The Lounge at World Cafe LIve
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, Pa

January 28, 29, & 30, 2020 7:00-8:30PM Taste and Sound Residency at South Philly Barbacoa

The Taste & Sound residency offers a dinner and a performance, transcending the sounds of cooking into an experimental musical performance. Percussionist and Philadelphia native Shakoor Hakeem and Benjamin Miller from South Philly Barbacoa have developed a musical performance that incorporates all elements of a meal being prepared, the spontaneous reaction and interplay of the sounds create a unique live musical atmosphere, as guests enjoy the delicious results of the creation. The duo, Hakeem and Miller, have previously shared the stage with guest musicians such as multi- instrumentalist Moor Mother, saxophonist Maria Grand, and German contrabass player Vincent Arp. This year they will be joined by very special guest Graham Haynes, an American cornetist, trumpeter and composer. The son of jazz drummer Roy Haynes, Graham is known for his work in nu jazz, fusing jazz with elements of hip hop and electronic music, along with his foundational role in the groundbreaking M-Base Collective."
Tickets via Eventbrite $65.00 BYOB


Tickets: $65 (as of Jan 25, only date not sold out is Jan 30th)

Location

South Philly Barbacoa

1140 South 9th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19147

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January 27, 2020 9:00PM-12:00AM Dave Sherick and Friends Latin Jazz at Friendly Lounge

Dave Sherick and Friends Latin Jazz will be performing MONDAY JANUARY 27 from about 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Dave plays jazz on custom-made chromatic steel drums. A team of Latin percussionists and other instrumentalists accompany him.

We are not a smoke-free establishment, so feel free to bring your cigarettes -- we'll provide the ashtrays.

Friendly Lounge
1039 South 8th Street (corner of 8th Street and Washington Avenue), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

January 27,Feb 3 & 10, 2020 6:30-7:30PM Better than Zumba: Movimiento Cubano with Leilani Chirino

Fun, high energy work-out class to the sounds of Cuba- like dancing in the streets of Havana! Tone your body while learning to isolate your hips and torso and enjoy the rhythms of traditional and modern Cuban music.

Level: Beginner, all levels welcome. Adult class

Cardell Dance Studio
1713 Melon St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Tickets:

January 27, 2020 7:00PM The Mysterious Traveler All Stars "Go Pop"

On Monday, January 27th at 7pm, at The Free Library of Philadelphia, The Mysterious Traveler All Stars present a fascinating concert of interpretations of contemporary Pop tunes - all filtered through their masterful Jazz sensibilities and expertise. The group, an adventurous and creative bunch of composers, arrangers, songwriters and players, led this time, by keyboardist, Tim Brey have some surprises in store for you. As musicians who have grown up with Pop hits of the 1960s, 70s, 80s, 90s, as well as the hits since the turn of the century, these artists have plenty of interesting material to explore. Expect something, funky, something mellow, something danceable and something blue.

Mysterious Traveler All Stars Go Pop!

Monday, January 27th, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Parkway Central Library | Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1189

ADMISSION IS FREE.

January 26, 2020 7:00-11:00PM The Female Takeover at Green Soul

Join these female artists at Green Soul on Sunday evening!
Green Soul
1410 Mt. Vernon St. (next to SOUTH Jazz Kitchen)
$10 cover

January 26, 2020 7:30PM Lone Piñon: Acoustic Conjunto from Northern New Mexico

Biography

Lone Piñon is a New Mexican string band, or “orquesta típica”, whose music celebrates the integrity of their region’s cultural roots. With fiddles, upright bass, accordions, vihuela, mandolin, guitars, jarana huasteca, and vocals in Spanish, English, Nahuatl, and P’urepecha, they play a wide spectrum of the traditional music that is at home in New Mexico. The group was founded by Noah Martinez and Jordan Wax in 2013 and now also includes Tanya Nuñez.

In August 2018 they were invited by the Library of Congress and the American Folklife Center to Washington DC, where they recorded a concert and an oral history of their work with New Mexican and Mexican musical traditions. In 2019 they were honored to teach and perform Northern New Mexico fiddle and dance alongside traditional masters from across North America and Europe at Centrum’s Festival of American Fiddle Tunes in Port Townsend, WA. An award-winning documentary about their work with traditional music, “En Donde los Bailadores se Entregan los Corazones,” has premiered at select screenings in the US and is planned for film festivals in the US and Mexico starting in late 2019. The band recently received the Parsons Award from the American Folklife Center, which will bring them back to the Library of Congress in Washington DC in 2020 to study their collection of field recordings of Northern New Mexican musicians.

SUNDAY, 26 JANUARY 2020

Concert at 7:30 pm

CALVARY CENTER

801 South 48th Street
(at Baltimore Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Tickets: Choose a price

$30 - Ticket plus donation$20 - Standard ticket$10 - I can't afford the full price$5 - Child under 12 years old

January 25, 2020 6:00-10:00PM PCM 5 Year Celebration & Fundraiser R

Register Here
Location provided upon receipt of payment

January 25, 2020 9:00PM Rafael Pondé Trio at Hops Brewerytown

Join Rafael Pondé (vocals, guitar), Saantis Fenmu Davis (percussion), and Rob Curto (accordion) at Hops Brewerytown for Brazilian music.

Hops Brewerytown

1363 N. 31st St 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121

Get Directions

(267) 886-8402

No cover

January 25, 2020 8:00PM AN ALLSTAR TRIBUTE TO PAUL SIMON'S "GRACELAND" FT BAKITHI KUMALO

An Allstar Tribute to Paul Simon's "Graceland" ft Bakithi Kumalo (bassist- Graceland / Paul Simon) & his band. Seated options available!

Bakithi Kumalo's musical career has been characterized by a series of serendipitous events, ranging from his debut gig as a precocious seven-year-old filling in for the bassist in his uncle's band to his enlistment into Paul Simon's group during the recording sessions of the pop star's landmark Graceland album in 1985.


The Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, PA, 19003

Tickets $17-$32

January 24, 2020 10:00PM-2:00AM Worldtown presents: Travel by Map with Jacob Colon at Liaison Room

Worldtown presents << Travel by Map>>
an international sonic safari spanning our history of musical styles celebrated through the universal language of house music.

This month we welcome Jacob Colon (Made In Miami)
Pianoman, selector, and producer Jacob Colon is packing a suitcase full of heated - sun shine - new muth'afukin york- latin soul dance beats! Check him out on labels like Oscar G's Made in Miami , Nervous Records, and more.

All aboard!

Join Philadelphias global community, Worldtown, Ben Arsenal, OluwaFemi, and Pierre Nix on percussion.

A heated mid winter fix,

<<Travel by Map>>

Free before 11pm, $8 after with password : 'Muppets'
Liaison Room at Front Street Cafe

pin	Liaison Room at Front Street Cafe 1253 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122

February 23, 2020 4:00PM Unity Roda and Potluck in Germantown

Hello Capoeiras near and far! We would like to send you an open invite to join our monthly Open Roda. For the month of February, we will host a gathering in Germantown.

Please help us form a power circle on Sunday February 23rd 4pm. All groups, styles, and levels are welcome to play in the circle. Feel free to invite friends.

After a few hours of soulful music, fluid games, and bonding through movement, we will have a kickback potluck

If you have any questions contact one of our organizers.
Ashley Cuica Orillion Chadwick Antonio Rawlings or Oromi Oliver

Thank you and see you soon.

pin	6350 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144-2540, United States

January 22, 2020 6:00PM Intercultural Journeys: Neil Podguski & Kun-Yang Lin

ListenIN: Neil Podgurski and Kun-Yang Lin

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 AT 6 PM

TICKETS

ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

19 S. 10TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

Pianist Neil Podgurski and choreographer Kun-Yang Lin come together for an intimate exchange about faith and artistry. Sharing excerpts of their work, Neil and Kun-Yang illustrate how Buddhist and Taoist world views blossom into creative practices, highlighting the ongoing dialogue between innovation and tradition.

January 22, 2020 6:00-7:30PM Arab Percussion Classes in West Philly Begin

West Philly Community Arab Percussion Class 
 Starting Wednesday Jan 22 | 6 - 7:30 PM | 3645 Lancaster Ave

Learn Arab Rhythms in West Philly – Spring 2020 Percussion Classes!

Percussion Director Hafez Kotain will lead a series of weekly percussion classes at 3645 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia.

Open to Adults and Youth, 7th grade & older!

12 sessions in 2020:  January 22, 29  February 5, 12, 19, 26  March 4, 11, 18, 25  April 1, (8 NO CLASS), 15

Classes held on Wednesdays, January 22 to April 15, 2020

6:00 – 6:45 PM: Beginner Percussion (Intermediate/Advanced students are welcome to come during Beginner Session to refresh)

6:45 – 7:30 PM:  Intermediate/Advanced Percussion (beginner students are welcome to stay for Intermediate/Advanced Session but note that the material covered will be more advanced)

Location: Al-Bustan’s Hub, 3645 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Regular Fee $300*  |  Early Bird Fee $275* (must register by January 6, 2020)

Limited scholarships for youth available!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! 

Al-Bustan's Hub 
3645 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19104