Through a sonic blend of disco-based horn lines, sticky highlife guitar, and polyrhythms from West Africa, Trinidad, and Brazil, Brooklyn collective Gentleman Brawlers presents performances that are more than concerts, but electrifying experiences. Live shows ignite a community-based, improvisational energy; audience engagement is integral to the band’s identity. In studio, the band will often reimagine their songs through an experimental EDM lens. Whether the crowd is on the dance floor or pressing play, Gentleman Brawlers always delivers an exuberant, celebratory experience. Their core stage lineup includes Matt Walsh (keyboards, guitar, production), Becca Fox (vocals, synths, dance), Quincie Hydock (vocals, dance), Jeremy Warren (drums), Trevor Brown (bass), Tree Palmedo (trumpet) and Nick Marziani (saxophone). Nkumu Katalay is an artist, orator, multi-instrumentalist, and social activist whose main objective is to promote humanity. He was born in Kinshasa, the capital city of the DR. of Congo and lives in NYC. Nkumu's vision highlights the contribution of Congolese cultures in modern world history. He is the founder of The "Life Long Project" Band, a musical group and a project which focuses on pushing the positive narrative of the Congolese culture via music and social-cultural and educational initiatives. He is also founder of the Afro Congolese Dance program and company. Afro Congolese Dance programs have weekly mental and physical dance activities throughout New York City, in schools, corporations, or cultural centers for all ages from children to adults and seniors.
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This summer, Dance Party returns to Bryant Park and celebrates its 11th anniversary season! Every Wednesday and Thursday, from April 30 to May 15, meet at the iconic Bryant Park fountain from 4pm to learn basic dance steps while eating some delicious Hester Street Fair Vendors snacks. Then test those new dance moves to live music performed by a diverse selection of bands from 7pm-8:30pm.
