Latin Grammy nominees Jorge Glem and Sam Reider have built an oasis halfway between Brooklyn and Cumaná—a one-of-a-kind place that blends not just two cultures, but two artistic languages that had never truly merged before. Glem, a Venezuelan cuatrista, joins forces with Reider, an American accordionist, pianist, and composer to bring a repertoire that includes Venezuelan merengue, joropos, and other traditional Venezuelan rhythms, woven together with original compositions influenced by American jazz and roots music. It’s not just a musical collaboration; it’s a vibrant conversation between traditions, places, and creative spirits that will captivate your heart while inviting your body to move.

Carrie Newcomer is an international touring and recording artist, poet, and activist. She won a songwriting Emmy on Nickel Creek’s Grammy Award winning This Side album. Quotes about Carrie include: “a prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe, “with a voice as rich as Godiva Chocolate” by The Austin Statesman, and “she asks all the right questions” by Rolling Stone. Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver wrote, "She is more than a singer-songwriter. She’s a poet, storyteller, snake-charmer, good neighbor, friend, and lover, minister of the wide-eyed gospel of hope and grace." Carrie’s songs are filled with insight and love - love for everyday tasks, nature, relationships, people who need our love and those who surround us with love. What better way to spend a Valentine’s Day evening than with Carrie Newcomer stories and songs about love!

The musicians of Seffarine, soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, supported by master musicians of diverse cultures, embrace and extend a rich legacy. Their exciting performances masterfully combine explosive flamenco footwork, exotic instrumentation and grooving bass lines. These diverse backgrounds meld, creating what SoundRoots describes as "an ear-caressing blend of sounds from Spain and North Africa, spiced with a bit of fiery instrumentation and percussion." Seffarine's music embraces and extends Morocco's musical collision between Arabic, Iberian and West African cultures, forging vibrant original music deeply rooted in their backgrounds in flamenco guitar, oud, and through Arab and Andalusian music.

“Tonina brings a throaty, jazzy, syncopated vibe to her readings of Latin covers and beyond. A sultry, intriguing voice that floats effortlessly over the beats, evocative of Billie Holiday, she commands that kind of pull.” - Billboard Magazine. Tonina, an accomplished vocalist, bassist, and songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York hails from St. Louis, Missouri, where her musical journey began. Raised in a family of diverse musicians, Tonina's musical roots traverse Funk, Soul, Jazz, Classical, Folk, and Rock genres. Her upbringing, blending Black and Sicilian heritage, fostered a deep connection to music from an early age, with her initiation into Upright bass at just 8 years old. Tonina, along with her band, continues to enthrall audiences in Brooklyn and beyond, showcasing her exceptional talent and passion for music that transcends boundaries.