Free Summer Concert Lineups Announced
Summer’s almost here! Almost, ’cause it is still pretty cold and rainy in NYC right now. But, hypothetical warm weather aside, one of the best things about summer in NYC is the host of concerts available throughout the city. And best of all, they’re FREE. Here is a short list of some of our favorites.
Lincoln Center Out of Doors is featuring a partnership between Lincoln Center and globalFEST, and they have one heck of a night planned.
Sunday, July 27th features three stages of amazing acts from all over the globe. Definitely don’t want to miss this one. The action starts at 5pm.
Charanjit Singh, DJ Ushka, Baiana Play Som & DJ Ripley at Roslyn and Elliot Jaffe Drive. This show includes the New York debut of Charanjit Singh of 10 Ragas to a Disco Beat fame and DJ sets from Dutty Artz crew.
BaianaSystem, The Bombay Royale, Pupy y Los Que Son Son and Emil Zrihan at the Damrosch Park Bandshell. Pianist and songwriter César “Pupy” Pedroso, of Los Van Van fame, playing Cuban music from son to timba.
M.A.K.U. Soundsystem, Banda de los Muertos & Debauche at Hearst Plaza. M.A.K.U Soundsystem is a live dub outfit of Colombian-born New Yorkers, playing a uniquely blend of traditional and modern influences.
BRIC is bringing back the Celebrate Brooklyn! festival to the Prospect Park Bandshell. All show start at dusk, and of course, are FREE. Here are some of the highlights.
Celebrate Ornette: The Music Of Ornette Coleman Featuring Denardo Coleman Vibe – June 12, 2014 · 7:00 PM
Luciano / Sandra St. Victor & Oya’s Daughter – June 28, 2014 · 7:30 PM
Illya Kuryaki & The Valderramas / Choc Quib Town / RVSB – July 10, 2014 · 7:00 PM
Vote, It Ain’t Illegal Yet!– July 11, 2014 · 7:30 PM
Bebel Gilberto / Vinicius Cantuaria / Netsayi– July 18, 2014 · 7:00 PM
Amandla: A Revolution In Four-Part Harmony Neo Muyanga & William Kentridge’s Second-Hand Reading – July 25, 2014 · 7:30 PM
Jimmy Bosch y Su Estrellas / Pedrito Martinez Group Featuring Ariance Trujillo -August 1, 2014 · 7:30 PM
Kes The Band / Kuenta i Tambu / DJ Dr Wax / Steel Sensations – August 2, 2014 · 7:00 PM
Asian Dub Foundation: THX 1138 / Taylor McFerrin
And if all that is not enough, BRIC is hosting three dance parties at Brooklyn Bridge Park May 8th, 15th and 22nd. They’re also free. We’re looking forward to the third night, which features the great Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars and a DJ set from Electrafrique.
So don’t worry. The heat of the summer is almost here. Soon enough, we’ll be wishing for 50 degree days. See you out there!
Stay tuned for more summer updates as they’re posted!
The story you just read is accessible and free to all because thousands of listeners and readers contribute to our nonprofit newsroom. We go deep to bring you the human-centered international reporting that you know you can trust. To do this work and to do it well, we rely on the support of our listeners. If you appreciated our coverage this year, if there was a story that made you pause or a song that moved you, would you consider making a gift to sustain our work through 2024 and beyond?