Cross Cultural Exchange presentations focus on music artists or projects representing diverse cultures that may be U.S. or internationally-based.  Many of the artists presented will represent cultural communities in Harlem and Upper Manhattan, such as artists from/of Dominican, Puerto Rican, Senegalese, Ivorian and Malian cultural heritage.

2011 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Salif Keita
Saturday April 9 at 8 p.m.

Headlining Afro-pop singer/songwriter Salif Keita, with percussionist Pedrito Martinez presented as the opening act. 

From Havana to Harlem: 100 Years of Mario Bauza
Featuring the Bobby Sanabria Big Band
Saturday June 18 at 8 p.m.

The Bobby Sanabria Big Band with guest artists Felipe Luciano, Candido, David Amram, Jon Faddis, La Bruja, and Charenee Wade.

Cross Cultural Exchange is made possible in part by Metlife Foundation.