Described as an “emerging musician” by Bradley Zeve of Monterey County Weekly, and as “on [her] way to becoming a jazz staple” and “a young musician to keep abreast of” by Ron Scott of New York Amsterdam News, Akili is a trumpeter and composer making a steady and impactful mark on the New York jazz scene.

Join Bronx Arts Ensemble and The Mall at Bay Plaza for an afternoon of vibrant African drumming and dance in celebration of Black History Month! Enjoy a live performance by BAE teaching artist Yahaya Kamate and the Kamate Traders at The Mall’s food court on the 3rd floor.

This event is part of the 5th annual Black History Month Luncheon hosted by Council Member Kevin C. Riley and the Mall at Bay Plaza.

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New York Composers Circle presents a concert of new, modern chamber music by living composers, including John Eaton Award winner Robert Carl, Margarita Zelenaia, Jakub Polaczyk, Gayther Myers, and more.

World premieres by Christopher Trapani and Georg Friedrich Haas, plus Renaissance music by Italian and Austrian composers.

Timothy Angulo is a drummer and composer based in NYC. Although his background is in jazz, Angulo has performed with a dizzying array of musicians including Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker, Ethiopian legend Mulatu Astatke, acclaimed trumpet player Ambrose Akinmusire and Mac Arthur fellow Craig Taborn, as well as jazz royalty Reggie Workman, Ravi Coltrane and Bill Frisell.

Visionary maestro David Robertson conducts a program of movement and transformation. Nielsen’s Helios Overture follows the path of the sun across the sky, while the world premiere of Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow Reena Esmail’s Double Concerto puts star siblings Gil and Orli Shaham center stage.

Miami Light Project’s signature commission program featuring Miami’s most exciting emerging artists is back!

The Town Hall Black History Month Choral Festival returns, featuring over 250 students from NYC School Choirs.

Students from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Gospel Choir and Band, Stuyvesant High School Oratorio Choir, and Talent Unlimited High School Concert Choir present a selection of songs that honor the legacy of Black history and the work of living composers.

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The event is part of the COMPOSERS INTERVIEWING COMPOSERS initiative. Guest composer at the event: Alexis Cuadrado.

Transmission Series Album Release Event features artists of the Sarah Rose Weaver Ensemble in performance and discussion. Transmission Series is a set of contemplative contemporary works for solo, chamber, and large ensemble performance.

A celebration of the incredible musical world of composer Mason Bates.

The concert will include his Piano Sonata No. 1 (1993), Red River (2007), and Shenandoah (2019). Also included on the program will be a work by Bate’s mentor and dear friend, David Del Tredici.

Deep from the corners of the Pan-American repertoire, Argentine vocalist Sofia Rei and Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder delve into the hidden gems of the lore. With uncanny skills and gripping emotive range, they bring songs to life in this all-acoustic duo setting.

In this upbeat concert for families and kids, the Toomai String Quintet brings a bold, global spin to chamber music, fusing tradition with innovation. Known for its high-impact arrangements and drive to expand Latin American string repertoire, this award-winning group delivers electrifying performances that smash boundaries between cultures and genres.