A collaborative weekly concert series of dedicated curator-artists seeking to foment a space for consistent creativity.
Location: Nublu Classic, 62 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009
Doors Open: 7:30
Curated by Jen Shyu & Layale Chaker
Performances by:
Huda Asfour Solo - oud, voice
Layale Chaker Trio
Layale Chaker - violin, voice / Jake Charkey - cello / Phillip Golub - keys
Yacine Boulares Trio
Yacine Boulares - sax
Or Bareket - bass
drummer TBD
About Arts for Art
Founded in 1996, Arts for Art (AFA) is a New York City based nonprofit dedicated to the promotion and advancement of FreeJazz, which is recognized for its variety of highly developed and personalized improvisational languages. The music, dance, poetry and visual arts that AFA presents holds deep roots in Black and multicultural creativity. Moreover, it derives its energy from the tradition and power of free improvisation that was inspired by the Civil Rights struggle of the 1950’s and 60’s. Spearheaded by the acclaimed Vision Festival, AFA's programming brings together generations of diverse and highly skilled artists. Additionally, AFA organizes education initiatives that further our goals of diversity and accessibility.
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