Viva Vallenato! Trio
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Be swept away by the sounds of Colombia’s authentic vallenato and cumbia music
Since 2013, The Viva Vallenato! Trio has electrified audiences with their smooth, spirited blend of the rich, authentic vallenato and cumbia music of Colombia. Led by 77-year-old Barranquilla native Hugo Lascarro Sr., his son Hugo, Jr., and accordionist “El Gringo Que Canta Vallenato” Phil “Felipe” Passantino, this multigenerational trio brings to life the soul-stirring rhythms and the local storytelling tradition straight from Colombia’s Atlantic coast. Performances include features on Univision, Telemundo, and Colombia’s Telecafe TV.
Viva Vallenato! Trio
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Be swept away by the sounds of Colombia’s authentic vallenato and cumbia music
Since 2013, The Viva Vallenato! Trio has electrified audiences with their smooth, spirited blend of the rich, authentic vallenato and cumbia music of Colombia. Led by 77-year-old Barranquilla native Hugo Lascarro Sr., his son Hugo, Jr., and accordionist “El Gringo Que Canta Vallenato” Phil “Felipe” Passantino, this multigenerational trio brings to life the soul-stirring rhythms and the local storytelling tradition straight from Colombia’s Atlantic coast. Performances include features on Univision, Telemundo, and Colombia’s Telecafe TV.
Enjoy Explore India
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Build cultural connections and celebrate India through her Folk Arts
The diversity and vibrance of India is on full display with Enjoy Explore India. Experience folk dances and art brought to life. Try your hand at your own folk-inspired art, craft your own decorative dandiya sticks, then learn Raas Garba, Gujarat’s lively Navratri dance, performed in colorful costumes and set to energetic dholak beats. This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and history of this magical country.
Chiara Maria
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Asbury’s own jazz-blues-indie folk singer/songwriter with a flair for freestyle
For the entirety of 2024, Chiara Maria was writing and posting a new song every single day, creating honest, intimate lyrics set to a blend of jazz, soul, blues, and pop. This jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter from the Jersey Shore channels Ella, Frank, Billie, and Count Basie while adding in her own unique accents. From The Delancey in NYC to Bond Street Basement, she wows audiences with her performance chops and skill with building a song on the spot, ensuring that no two shows are ever the same.
Bottle Dancers USA
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Joyful, high-energy dance performances that defy the laws of gravity
Bottle Dancers USA have been entertaining audiences with performances of Jewish, Hasidic, Hebrew and Yiddish traditional dance and music since 2005. Known for their signature bottle dance – where performers balance bottles on their hats while performing Eastern European and Hasidic folk steps – they captivate crowds with flawless technique and electrifying energy.
Capoeira Sol Nascente/Rising Sun Music
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Let the power and beauty of traditional Afro-Brazilian capoeira stir your soul
Capoeira Sol Nascente got its start in Long Branch in 2002, bringing the energy and beauty of Afro-Brazilian capoeira to Monmouth and Ocean counties through cultural festivals and neighborhood workshops. Kasey Sanders, known to most as Baiano, leads the group as a martial artist who also performs as a musician and singer. Their work remains connected to Mestre Romeu’s Capoeira Sol Nascente in Brazil, keeping the group’s movement and music tied to the form’s roots – a combination of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and music – while adding its own unique flair and artistry to the artform.
Chris Rockwell Collective
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Founded by NJ-based award-winning spoken word poet and Hip-Hop artist Chris Rockwell, the Chris Rockwell Collective is a collaborative of talented musicians, rappers, and poets performing a unique mix of alternative hip-hop, spoken word poetry, R&B, soul, and pop. They’ve wowed audiences at iconic venues like The Stone Pony and collectively toured the country, sharing stages with acts like Joey Valance & Brae, Nappy Roots, Sage Francis, Keith Murray, Das Efx, Alien Ant Farm, Bootsy Collins, DJ Hurricane, and Sugarhill Gang.
Chris Rockwell Collective
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Founded by NJ-based award-winning spoken word poet and Hip-Hop artist Chris Rockwell, the Chris Rockwell Collective is a collaborative of talented musicians, rappers, and poets performing a unique mix of alternative hip-hop, spoken word poetry, R&B, soul, and pop. They’ve wowed audiences at iconic venues like The Stone Pony and collectively toured the country, sharing stages with acts like Joey Valance & Brae, Nappy Roots, Sage Francis, Keith Murray, Das Efx, Alien Ant Farm, Bootsy Collins, DJ Hurricane, and Sugarhill Gang.
Chris Rockwell Collective
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Founded by NJ-based award-winning spoken word poet and Hip-Hop artist Chris Rockwell, the Chris Rockwell Collective is a collaborative of talented musicians, rappers, and poets performing a unique mix of alternative hip-hop, spoken word poetry, R&B, soul, and pop. They’ve wowed audiences at iconic venues like The Stone Pony and collectively toured the country, sharing stages with acts like Joey Valance & Brae, Nappy Roots, Sage Francis, Keith Murray, Das Efx, Alien Ant Farm, Bootsy Collins, DJ Hurricane, and Sugarhill Gang.