Art & Culture
What's been happening at Biko Center?
Rich collaborations, exposure and interaction with new artists, dignitaries from St. Vincent Grenadines, books getting published, new performing ensembles, singers producing new work, recording and rehearsal times: these are a few examples of the excitement that comes from advocacy through the arts. Our monthly First Fridays Live! have brought new and exciting performers. Biko Center is proud of all the artists who have contributed their growing body of work. Check out these photos.
Read moreGarifuna Tribute draws hundreds to Biko Center
Friday, Biko Arts Collective hosted a cultural tribute to Simeon Aranda, Belizean musician and songwriter, who passed away earlier this month. The event united the Garifuna community and counted with Rosita, Garifuna Mass Choir, Owusu Slater, James Lovell, from the Garifuna Brooklyn movement, and featured famous and beloved singer Aurélio Martinez, whose fans gathered for a wonderful night honoring the musical work of Simeon. Please join us as we continue with events preserving Garifuna culture.
Afrigarifuna Jazz Ensemble plays Mt. Vernon May 7th
The Afrigarifuna Ensemble presents Garifuna jazz sound. James Lovell, Alex Kwabana Colon, Eugene Cattouse, Terrence Butler, Lucy Blanco, and Owusu Slater will perform traditional and popular songs in English and Garifuna to First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Vernon Sat. May 7, 2011 at 5-8 pm. The pre-mother’s day concert/dinner tickets are $25. call 914-320-4996 to reserve your spot.
Spring Community Festival at Thomas Boyland Park
On May 7 from 11am to 5 pm, Brooklyn Arts Council and the Zion Pentacostal Holiness Church will present a community arts festival in Thomas Boyland Park. Come see Biko Center artists James Lovell and Owusu Slater perform drumming & storytelling. Join us and check out the talent right around the corner. Thomas Boyland Park is located on Broadway between Aberdeen St. and Furman Ave., a quick walk from the Chauncey St. stop on the “J” train, or from Aberdeen Stop on the “L,” and five minutes from the Biko Center..
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Food Justice
WIC accepted: Bushwick/Linden Community Gardens: Wednesdays Farmers Market!