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Music of the Americas aims to present artists who are both superb musicians in their own right and cultural ambassadors of myriad social and musical traditions, creating a vibrant space and a unique opportunity to hear distinctive and significant music.
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The quartet is back on our stage for the second night of their 2023 Festival.
Brittes, an accordionist, composer, and researcher, performs "Vientos del Este," which he wrote with Odair Teixeira.
The artist showcases a work that combines three coastal Venezuelan rhythms for En Casa.
The Colombian artist shares "Zamba Timbiquireña," a traditional piece from the country's Pacific coast.
We announce the schedule for the 2023 fall season live and online, featuring popular and contemporary music.
Music of the Americas closes the 2022–2023 season with two live concerts in New York.
The Brazilian guitarist performs on stage in New York, Tiganá Santana plays on our virtual stage, and En Casa continues.
The legendary Cuban clarinetist presents his favorite music for the instrument.
The MetLife Foundation Music of the Americas concert series is made possible by the generous support of Presenting Sponsor MetLife Foundation.
The Fall 2023 Music program is also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, by the Howard Gilman Foundation, and by The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation.
Additional support comes from the Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University, The Amphion Foundation, and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music.
