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Presented by The Black Speculative Arts Movement and SUNY Old Westbury Social and Environmental Justice Institute

Melvis Santa presents Jazz Orishas: A Fusion of Afro-Cuban Spirituality and Jazz

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:30 PM Green-Lounge, SUNY Old Westbury Social and Environmental Justice Institute
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Melvis Santa masterfully embodies Afro-Cuban culture, seamlessly weaving its rhythms and heart into the jazz world. Because her artistry is deeply rooted in Cuban Santería traditions, her music celebrates Orisa, the Yoruba deities brought to the Americas that represent elements of nature and our shared humanity. Melvis with her band Jazz Orishas infuses vibrant cultural symbolism and masterful musicianship, crafting a performance that feels both sacred and modern. In dialogue with the exhibition Nuevo Muntu e Los Sonidos de la Nueva Atlántida: An Exploration of Afro-Indigenous Sonic Artistry. 

Part of: Nuestros sonidos

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SUNY Old Westbury Social and Environmental Justice Institute
Green-Lounge | Old Westbury, New York

Carnegie Hall's Nuestros sonidos (Our Sounds) festival shines a light on the vibrant sounds, diverse traditions, and enormous influence of Latin culture in the US. From February through May 2025, Nuestros sonidos extends beyond the walls of Carnegie Hall to include more than 100 events hosted by over 50 cultural and academic partner organizations across New York City. Events presented range from concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and talks to dance, theater performances, film screenings, and more.

El festival Nuestros sonidos de Carnegie Hall ilumina los vibrantes sonidos, diversas tradiciones y la enorme influencia de la cultura latina en Estados Unidos. Desde febrero hasta mayo de 2025, Nuestros sonidos se extiende más allá de las paredes de Carnegie Hall para incluir más de 100 eventos organizados por más de 50 organizaciones culturales y académicas aliadas en toda la ciudad de Nueva York. Los eventos presentados abarcan desde conciertos, exhibiciones, talleres y charlas, hasta danza, presentaciones teatrales, proyecciones de películas y más.

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