PEDRITO MARTINEZ GROUP
A new chapter in Cuban music history
Martinez is one of the masters of Afro-Cuban drumming, the world’s first-call rumbero, and one of the most exciting bandleaders working in jazz or Latin music today.
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ARC IRIS
Featuring Jocie Adams
Arc Iris is the moment at which a rare talent breaks out of the background and takes center stage.
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FirstWorks presents world-class performing arts programs that build the cultural, educational and economic vitality of our community.
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BRAZIL’S BIXIGA 70
Afrobeat to get you on your feet!
Showcasing striking, unexpected, and groundbreaking sounds, Bixiga is a brassy afrobeat orchestra bringing together an array of beats from Brazil’s musical palette to create a high-voltage live show that is not to be missed.
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MAD SATTA
An eclectic, eight-piece future-soul outfit
Mixing old school vibes with a forward-thinking sound, Mad Satta recently released its debut album, Comfort, produced by three-time Grammy winner Prince Charles Alexander. Led by the searing, sultry vocals of frontwoman Joanna Teters, this New York band mixes jazz, soul and modern day funk into its own unique blend.
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EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION BAND
An award-winning activist street band
An open band of brass, reeds and drumsbbased in Providence, RI,there are over 30 musicians and dancers in the ERB family.
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CHACHI CARVALHO
One of the biggest names in local hip-hop
While many rappers prefer to talk about guns and violence, Chachi Carvalho talks about the realities that all of us can relate to: everyday struggles, love for one’s family and a passion for music.
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SALSA Y GAITAS
Get ready to dance in the streets!
Salsa Y Gaitas is a reflection of Providence present, with 12 members drawn from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic playing a multicultural blend of music from around the Caribbean and Latin America.
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
with FirstWorks Arts Learning students
Public school students from Central Falls, Providence, Pawtucket and Warwick will play the show of a lifetime when they showcase their jazz steps and chops alongside the musicians of Jazz At Lincoln Center.
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