April 17, 2025 12:00PM SpArc Rocks and Rhythm: Voices and Bucket Drumming at Cherry St. Pier

 

Musicopia is excited to invite you to a one-of-a-kind vocal and drumming music showcase: SpArc Rocks and Rhythm! This event culminates a Voices and Bucket Drumming Residency generously supported by City of Philadelphia Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund. Thank you to @phl_council and @phlpublichealth for helping to make this possible and to @sparcphilly for believing that #ArtEdWorks!

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 17th
🕛 Time: 12 PM
📍 Location: Cherry Street Pier (121 N Columbus Blvd)
📧 RSVP: ihamilton@sparcphilly.org

April 16, 2025 8:00PM Ana Tijoux - The Vida Tour Ana Tijoux - The Vida Tour with DJ Oluwafemi

 

French Chilean activist, feminist, and artist Ana Tijoux got her start as MC of the late 90s hip-hop band Makiza.  Deemed "the best rapper in Spanish" by Rolling Stone and "the Latin American response to Lauryn Hill" by the New York Times, she's bakc with her first album in 10 years, Vida. 

DJ Oluwafemi:

Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, Africa comes an artist inspired by the evolution of drum patterns, international vibes and performance, this is OLUWAFEMI. OLUWAFEMI is a DJ, producer, visual artist and co-founder of Philadelphia Super Group Worldtown SoundSystem. For over a decade, OLUWAFEMI has enjoyed mixing the sounds of drum influenced genres such as the family of funk, hip-hop, soul, reggae, dancehall, house music, and their countless other offshoots into one grooving, harmonious story. 

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

Tickets: $30-$40 advance | $32-$42 day of show

 Music Hall at World Cafe Live/3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa

VENUE INFO – PLEASE READ!

• This is a ticketed event. Everyone must have a ticket for entry.
• Join us before the show for dinner & drinks in The Lounge, our full-service restaurant & bar on the upstairs level which opens at 6pm. View menu & make a reservation.
• Mezzanine ticket holders are seated on the balcony overlooking the main stage, with access to a private bar, restrooms, and dining area where you can order from The Lounge menu.

April 16, 2025 7:30-10:00PM Leana Song Presents - A Night with Master Drummer from Ghana: Emmanuel Agbeli

 

Join Shawn Hennessey and Leana Song for a special evening of traditional West African drumming and music in Philadelphia, featuring the renowned Ghanaian master drummer Emmanuel Agbeli!

Emmanuel Agbeli, a highly respected Ewe drumming teacher and master musician, brings his deep-rooted knowledge and vibrant rhythms to this exclusive event. With decades of experience teaching and performing globally, Emmanuel’s workshops and performances are both inspiring and transformative.

He will be leading Leana Song as they play the dance drumming of the Ewe people of Ghana.

This event is also a fundraiser for the Ghana Kopeiya School Fund, a non-profit organization led by Emmanuel Agbeli that brings education to children in Ghana. All proceeds from the evening will support the school and directly benefit his community. Come enjoy the music while making a meaningful difference!

Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply love rhythm, this is a rare opportunity to witness traditional Ewe music from Ghana up close – all for a great cause! 

The Fallser Club

3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 

April 13, 2025 3:30-8:00PM Viva La Salsa with La Charanga Pacha at The Fringe Bar

 

VIVA LA SALSA at FRINGE BAR!
VIVA LA SALSA is a monthly live music and dance social at Fringe Bar! Join us on Sunday, April 13th for those day party vibes, this time featuring LA CHARANGA PACHÁ (NYC) and a very special guest DJ Jukan Baila of BAILA NY DANCE FEST!

Doors at 3:30pm - get there early to reserve your spot!
4pm - *Don't miss this PACHANGA Lesson* with Eddie Alba of Albasario Dance Company
5-8:30pm - live music and DJ sets with La Charanga Pachá and DJ Jukan Baila !
>VIVA LA SALSA is presented in partnership with Scott Stopper

$15 // advance - VENMO OR CASHAPP ONLY - send to Venmo: @Veronica-MJ or Cashapp $vspice100
$25 // at the door - Venmo, Cashapp, cash

This is a family-friendly event! Just remember to bring ear protection for the little ones!

>PARKING INFO: Discounted parking is available at PARKOMINIUM located at 231 N. 2nd St, just a few blocks from Fringe Bar.

April 13, 2025 7:00PM Not So Big Band Concerts: Josh Lee and The Extended Family

 

HE EXTENDED FAMILY ONCE MORE!! SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH!!

You know the drill, Josh Lee and the Extended Family return for their residency at Notsolatin! Thank you all so much for making Notsobigband sundays such a success!!

April 13, 2025 8:00PM Tank and The Bangas at World Cafe Live

 

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8pm
Music Hall at World Cafe Live
Public Onsale Begins: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00AM
Tickets: $30-$55 + fees
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Tank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of lifeʼs journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come from New Orleans, the lead vocalist, Tank has stretched her vocals over quirky raps, poetry, and rich melodies since the release of their first album, Think Tank in 2013. Four years later, they had a viral breakthrough as the winners of the NPR Tiny Desk Contest — an eclectic performance that has since been praised by musicians like Miguel and Anthony Hamilton and has now amassed over 14 million views on YouTube. Now, Tank and the Bangas arrive with a new 3-part album The Heart, The Mind, and The Soul. With this offering, Tank opens up about the wisdom sheʼs gained from new beginnings, endings, and in-betweens.

Tickets: $30-$55 + fee

The Music Hall at World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, Pa  

April 12, 2025 5:00-9:00PM Noche de Bomba Y Plena at Forman Arts Initiative

 

PhillyBombaPlena Cultural Center will be hosting an evening of Family and community driven by traditional and contemporary styles of Bomba & Plena music and dance from Puerto Rico led by Los Bomberos De La Calle an friends.

Oye mi gente please share. We had the event scheduled for Las Parcelas Garden but the rain will be in the way.

So Forman Arts Initiative was kind enough to let us use the space. Much love. Large location in doors limited seating so please bring a portable chair or 2.

Light food and drinks will be available. Other baked goods and snacks will be available for purchase to raise money for programming.

Come show some luv for our students and community. Traiga su INSTRUMENTO.

Forman Arts Initiative

2201 N. American St.

Philadelphia, PA

April 12, 2025 7:30-10:00PM Sid Miller Dance Band at The Black Squirrel

 

Bruno Mars, Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Dua Lipa, Steely Dan, and more! Brought to life by this phenomenal 17-piece band!

Tickets: $15 + $2.85 fee

Black Squirrel Club

1049 Sarah Street Philadelphia, PA 19125

April 11, 2025 8:00PM Minas Sextet 40th Anniversary at World Cafe Live

 

April 11, 2025

Our 40th Anniversary in Philadelphia

World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA  19104

8:00pm

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Minas Sextet

TICKETS

Minas Sextet with John Swana, Tom Cohen, Jim Stager, and Andrew Neu

April 9, 2025 6:30-8:30PM Magdaliz Roura presents a Night of Latin American Music at Sor Ynez

 

Join Magdaliz Roura (guitar/voice), from Magdaliz and Her Latin Ensemble Crisol, at Sor Ynez from 6:30pm until 8:30pm.

Sor Ynez
1800 N American St Unit G, Philadelphia, PA 19122

April 8, 2025 9:00-11:00PM Latin Jazz at Bob & Barbara's