Downtown Brooklyn is host to some of New York’s best music venues making it an excellent place to experience this year’s Black Music Month. Whether you’re looking to celebrate artists who have contributed to the historiography of the likes of jazz and hip-hop/rap, or even itching to take part in performing yourself, there’s something for all to enjoy. Scroll below to take a look at some upcoming events around the neighborhood!
Photographed: Thomas Piper, Jessica & The Music, Black Moss
DTBK Presents: Future music in real time
June 26, 6:00 PM | aLBEE sQUARE
Join Thomas Piper, the futuristic pop singer-songwriter and producer, and the next generation of hybrid producer-musicians from the hi-to-the-lo-fi scene for a journey into the electronica sphere. On June 26, guests artists Jessica & The Muze and Black Moss will leave you inspired when they showcase their new dimension of sound.
Lil baby Performs
June 18, 7:00 PM | Barclays Center
Come see rapper Lil Baby live at the Barclays Center on the 4th stop of his highly anticipated WHAM World Tour! He’ll be joined by special guests PLUTO, Rob49, and Loe Shimmy for an unforgettable night of high-energy performances and nonstop vibes. Get tickets.
ayana evans: reparations and restoration
June 18, 7:00 PM | The Plaza at 300 Ashland
Performance artist Ayana Evans, in collaboration with Noemi Santiago, Kristian Richards, and Dominique Duroseau, will present Reparations and Restoration, hosted by MoCADA and Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) at the The Plaza at 300 Ashland. Join an immersive experience through dance, joy, and Black liberation actions that will feature four dancers and have participatory elements that invite the crowd to watch, dance, sing, and celebrate the full meaning of Juneteenth. Learn more.
Be ever out: The Music of henry threadgill
jUNE 20 + 21, 8:00 pm | rOULETTE iNTERMEDIUM
Celebrate the legacy of jazz composer, saxophonist, and flautist Henry Threadgill with two special nights at Roulette, showcasing ensembles from across his prolific career. Experience the evolution of his visionary sound through performances by longtime collaborators that highlight Threadgill’s lasting impact on contemporary jazz. Learn more and get tickets.
Photo: 651 Arts
we outside! a brooklyn juneteenth: vol. III
jUNE 21, 2:00 pm | The Plaza at 300 Ashland
651 ARTS and The Soapbox Presents, in partnership with DBP, hosts We Outside! A BK Juneteenth: Vol. III, a commemoration of African-American emancipation featuring a day of performances and activities. Vibe at the Plaza at 300 Ashland to live music, dance, spoken word, and so much more as we celebrate freedom through individual expression. View the lineup.
MoCADA + WYNE + Afropop present: Alsarah & The Nubatones
June 27, 6:00 pm | MoCADA Culture Lab II at L10
Experience Brooklyn-based East African retro-pop outfit Alsarah & The Nubatones for a live performance, and a conversation with Afropop’s host Georges Collinet to discuss the importance of increasing the profile of African and African diaspora music worldwide on the radio. MoCADA teams up with the Peabody award-winning public radio program Afropop Worldwide and local radio partner WNYE for a night of music and discussion. Learn more.
There are plenty of exciting activities arriving in the coming weeks so mark your calendars, book your tickets, and don’t miss out on Black Music Month in Downtown Brooklyn!
