Cyro Baptista

World Music Institute Reveals Spring-Summer 2026 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

World Music Institute will continue celebrating 40 years of presenting the finest global music and dance in New York City with a brand-new Spring-Summer season full of new discoveries, old favorites, and special events.

Interview: Cyro Baptista Celebrates His 75th Birthday at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 31, 2025

On 11/7 and 11/8, A BANQUET FOR THE SPIRITS features guests from Baptista's distinguished career, including Trey Anastasio of Phish and vocalist Cassandra Wilson. Read a conversation with Baptista about his career and these special birthday shows.

Trey Anastasio Band Sets U.S. November Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2025

Trey Anastasio Band has announced plans for a US headline tour, getting underway with a two-night stand at Denver, CO’s Mission Ballroom on November 14-15.

The College Of Performing Arts At The New School Announces 2024-2025 Performance Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

The College of Performing Arts at The New School announced its 2024-2025 performance season, featuring a range of concerts, recitals, and theatrical productions by students and faculty.

Dodge Foundation and NJPAC to Present Poetry Events in Lead-Up to 20th Dodge Poetry Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (Dodge Foundation) and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will continue their 2024 Dodge Poetry initiative this summer, with a series of events leading toward the debut of the reimagined Dodge Poetry Festival this fall. Learn about the events!

Cyro Baptista Will Lead CHAMA Ensemble at NJPA's Horizon Sounds of the City
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

World Renowned Brazilian Percussionist Cyro Baptista to Lead CHAMA Ensemble at NJPA's Horizon Sounds of the City on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5pm taking place at Chambers Plaza 1 Center Street in Newark, NJ.

HORIZON SOUNDS OF THE CITY Weekly Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series Kicks Off On June 27
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

NJPAC has announced an exciting lineup featuring DJ FELIX HERNANDEZ, CYRO BAPTISTA, KOFI KINAATA, GALACTIC, KRS-ONE, and BIG FREEDIA.

Suzan-Lori Parks to Bring 6-Piece Band Sula & the Joyful Noise to Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024

Suzan-Lori Parks will bring her 6-piece band, Sula & the Joyful Noise to Joe’s Pub for a one night only engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

2024 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST Celebrates 20 Seasons With the Full Spectrum of Jazz, January 10-18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the initial list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.

Chandrika Tandon Releases New Album 'Ammu's Treasures'
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2023

Featuring guest appearances by legends and world-class musicians such as Béla FleckY, Kenny Werner, Eugene Friesen, and more, the album boasts 35 tracks and 21 chants, comprising brand new family-friendly renditions of folk staples, fifties and sixties classics, and French chansons as well as traditional calming chants.

Trey Anastasio to Release 'Beacon Jams' Album This Friday
by Michael Major - Nov 22, 2022

Co-produced by Anastasio and Vance Powell and remixed by Powell, the 18-track, 145-minute new anthology collects varied acoustic and electric highlights from the event, spanning solo material, Trey Anastasio Band favorites, and unique versions of classic songs from the Phish catalog. A video of 'What's The Use' is streaming now on YouTube.

La MaMa to Present World Premiere of Neil Greenberg's BETSY in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022

La MaMa will present the world premiere of Betsy by award-winning choreographer Neil Greenberg. A proper noun, a subject that does and performs, Betsy is a new dance exploring the phenomenon of performance itself. Performances will take place November 12–14.

Singer and Guitarist Adam Weinberg Releases New Single
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022

Singer and fingerstyle guitarist Adam Weinberg -- who's most notably known on the live music circuit as Matisyahu's guitarist on his worldwide acoustic duo tours for over five years -- releases on Friday, April 29 a new single 'Drifting Through' featured on his latest album, Laugh, Cry, Grief, Hope (Release Date: May 13, 2022).

The RCM Announces Spring/Summer Concerts Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2022

The RCM has announced its lineup of concerts from May through August, including Live Life Now, Live Music Again @ Koerner Hall, two formidable cellists with two formidable pianists in one weekend Sheku Kanneh Mason with Isata Kanneh Mason Gautier Capuçon with Jean-Yves Thibaudet/ Other classical concerts include Joshua Bell with Peter Dugan Anne Sofie von Otter with Christoph Berner

The Royal Conservatory Announces 2021/22 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2021

Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School, today revealed details of the diverse concerts that will make up the 13th concert season at The Royal Conservatory of Music.

The Royal Conservatory Announces Online Concerts, Livestreams and Concert Updates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2021

Once again, the provincial government in Ontario has enacted an emergency declaration and stay-at-home order, and theatres and concert halls are shuttered for all activities, including rehearsal and livestreaming of events until May 6. 

The Royal Conservatory of Music Announces Online Concerts, Livestreams, and Concert Updates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2021

The Royal Conservatory is continuing to do everything possible to reschedule upcoming concerts to new dates and, in the meantime, bring wonderful uplifting music online. The Conservatory is partnering with the Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival to present a special broadcast premiering on Saturday, February 27th at 3pm.

Gabrielle Stravelli Welcomes Nanny Assis to THE EARLY SET This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2020

Gabrielle Stravelli welcomes Nanny Assis to 'The Early Set' this Wednesday, August 12, at 6PM EDT, to discuss his albums, collaborations, influences and ability to blend Brazilian rhythms and American jazz.

The Royal Conservatory Of Music's 2020-21 Concert Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2020

Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts, and James Anagnoson, Dean of The Glenn Gould School, today revealed details of the diverse concerts that will make up the 12th concert season at The Royal Conservatory of Music.

2020 Spring Season Of Tom Gold Dance Cancelled Due To Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2020

Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the 2020 spring season of Tom Gold Dance, Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, has been canceled. The April 2 Tom Gold Dance benefit has also been canceled.