An unbroken ancestral line, a mesmerizing fusion of genres The Aba Diop Trio (Aba Diop, Noumoucounda Cissoko, and Jason Hosier) transmits a wholly new genre of West African sabar fusion music. Featuring the propulsive rhythms of Diop’s sabar drum, the dulcet tones of Cissoko’s kora (a 21-stringed double-bridged African harp-lute), and the elastic fluidity of […]
GRAMMY-nominated Baroque ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston's season opener, In Praise of Virtue, spotlights countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, a “young star” (New York Times) and local favorite since his time in the HGO Studio. Nussbaum Cohen will share the stage with “breakout” soprano (Boston Globe) Hannah DePriest, in her Ars Lyrica debut. This program features two […]
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for an opening celebration for Japhet Creek Park! We’re inviting the community to the newly completed neighborhood park on Japhet Creek, a historic Buffalo Bayou tributary in Houston’s Fifth Ward. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day in the park with zydeco music, fun activities, delicious food, and more!
The Houston Chamber Choir launches its 30th season with the world premiere of “The Son of Man,” a brilliant new work by renowned English composer Patrick Hawes for choir, soloists and orchestra. Based on iconic texts from the Old and New Testaments, its memorable melodies, imaginative choral and orchestral writing and deep sense of drama […]
Nameless Sound,and The DeLUXE Theater present … William Parker's Mayan Space Station William Parker - double bass Gerald Cleaver - drums Ava Mendoza - guitar Doors open at 7:30. Music at 8pm. Free of charge. “Mayan Space Station is a conduit for peace and inspiration. It is an oasis where sound and silence navigators stop […]
Newly launched Houston-based record label Diablo Rojo Sound announces La Jungla Fest on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9:00PM-2:00AM at Casa Luz in Houston’s Second Ward. La Jungla Fest is an immersive femme, queer, and music forward sound, visual, and movement-based art experience featuring sounds from the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa. La Jungla Fest […]
Performing music from Latin America and jazz, every Monday 3 to 6pm at Bush International Airport, Houston
Every Monday Nameless Sound and Lawndale Art Center join forces to present an evening of experimental sound-making, improvised music, noises, the sounding of art, the performance of art, and more. Two different sets each week showcase a rich and vibrant diversity of international and regional creative offerings, with an emphasis on Houston’s vibrant local scene. […]
The rich diversity of cultures in Houston offers an instructive look into the musical and folk elements of world cultures while serving as a microcosm for the United States’ unique ethnic melting-pot. Apollo takes participants on an engaging musical world tour, performing music from Mexico, Spain, and the U.S. Appalachia region while illuminating the folk […]
Location: Axelrad, 1517 Alabama St., Houston, TX 77004 Come to Axelrad and enjoy mocktails and cocktails while shopping from local small businesses. It’s the perfect way to support the community and find unique treasures, all while sipping your favorite drinks! Activities include live performances, button making, and film screenings sponsored by HAAPIFEST.
Tuesday Night reVision Sessions is a community-focused event that aims to promote exercise, dance, and unity while shaping young minds. The night includes various activities such as educational workshops, mentorship, and interactive sessions in breakdancing, basketball, and DJing. By fostering creativity, critical thinking, and personal development among the youth and young adults, the event serves […]
Celebrate National Latine Heritage Month with HOPERA’s season opener Boleros & Arias! This Pint-Sized Performance is filled with sizzling hit tunes from Latin American composers such as María Grever, Consuelo Velázquez, Agustín Lara, and more! Featuring Luisana Rivas, mezzo-soprano, and Fernando Grimaldo, bass-baritone, with pianist Xuefei Liu, this is a performance you will not want […]
