March 7 - 14, 2008

Plena and jíbaro musicians have a surplus of gigs during Christmas. But Yaya, the women's salve and bomba group I play with, gigs the most (surprise, surprise) in March. Here's a list of a few of our upcoming shows.

Friday, March 7, 2008, 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Yaya plays BOMBA in an evening also featuring DJ Moni (Ubiquita-NYC) and Shanelle Grabiel (HBO'S Def Poetry Poet).
The Bronx Museum of the Arts
1040 Grand Concourse (at 165 Street)
South Building—Lower Gallery
Admission: Free


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March, 8 2008, 10 p.m.
Yaya at LIBERATION LOUNGE w DJ Laylo
Mojito's
227 E. 116th Street bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.
East Harlem/El Barrio, New York
Cost : $5

Celebrating International Women's Day LIBERATION LOUNGE DJ Laylo on the 1s and 2s and Live Music by Special Guest Yaya Bomba Boricua y Salve Dominicana for your booty, feet, y alma! @Mojito's 227 E. 116th Street bet 2nd & 3rd Avenue Take 6 Train to 116th COVER:$5


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Wednesday, March 12, 2008, time 7:30p.m.
Yaya in an evening also featuring Awilda Sterling-Duprey and Ase Dance Theater Collective
Graduate Center
City University of New York
365 Fifth Avenue (corner of 34 Street)
Baisley Powell Elebash Recital Hall
New York, NY

FREE admission





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Friday, March 14, 7pm
FUNDRAISER, musical performances by Alma Moyo, Kalunga Neg Mawon and Rebel Diaz

NYU Dept of Social and Cultural Analysis
41 E. 11 ST. 7th Floor, Art Gallery
Bet. University & B’way, NYC
Suggested Donation $7-$10

I'll be performing with Alma Moyo (bomba & plena) in an event also featuring Kalunga Neg Mawon (rara/gagá) and Rebel Diaz (hip-hop) in support of Luz del Batey.

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