Crossroads Concerts…Where Irish Folk Meets the World
An exciting new world music series that blends and juxtaposes Irish folk traditions with music from many other cultures. Each concert features a different line-up of virtuoso folk musicians, including Bobby Sanabria, Sameer Gupta, Jay Gandhi, Amos Gabia, Raymond Odai Laryea, Jerry O’Sullivan, Mary Courtney, Dylan James, Tecumseh Ceasar, and many others.
This program is supported by The Irish Institute of New York
Promotional support provided by the New York City Tourism Foundation
Irish & Puerto Rican Fusion
Thurs, Oct 24 | 7PM
Jorge Vázquez leads an all-new ensemble consisting of the Plena All-Stars from Puerto Rico: Carlos Espada, Victor Pablo, Joseito Rivera. Joining them are the intrepid Irish folk players Bernadette Fee, Dylan James, and Colin Harte.
Irish & Puerto Rican mummers
Thurs, dec 5 | 7PM
Explore the liminal spaces between the Irish Wren Boy winter holiday tradition and the Puerto Rican parranda Christmas processional tradition. The traditions share certain celebratory practices such as parading from different neighbors' homes, playing music in exchange for food, drink, and amusement. Mary Courtney, Dylan James, and Colin Harte. Voice/pandeiretas: Carlos Espada, Jorge Vazquez, Mateo Gonzalez, Victor Pablo, and Raul Rios.
Irish & indian Fusion
Thurs, feb 27 | 7PM
Traditional Indian virtuosos Sameer Gupta (tabla) and Jay Gandhi (bansuri) will be joined by Irish folk musicians Jerry O’Sullivan, Dylan James, and Colin Harte.
Irish & Ghanaian west African fusion
Thurs, mar 27 | 7PM
Ghanaian drum ensemble Ekome Femo. Appearing in this hand-clapping, foot-stomping show will Amos Gabia, Raymond Odai Laryea, Julian Bortey Kwandahor. Joining them will be Irish folk musicians Dylan James, and Colin Harte on voice, piano, bodhrán, and djembe.
Irish & Bulgarian fusion
Thurs, apr 24 | 7PM
Lively blended compositions drawing from Irish traditional music and Bulgarian folk music will be performed by renowned musicians including Balkan percussionist Jerry Kisslinger, Bulgarian gaida and kaval player- Lubomir Smilenov. Joining them will be Irish traditional musicians: Jerry O'Sullivan (uilleann pipes), Sean Tierney (flute_ and Colin Harte on voice, piano, bodhrán and bones.
Irish & Brazilian samba
Thurs, may 29 | 7PM
A blend of Irish trad music with Brazilian music, featuring the award-winning composer Dana Monteiro and Harlem Samba School.
Irish & arab fusion
Thurs, jun 12 | 7PM
Featuring the New York-based Zikrayat ensemble, including Sami Abu Shumays, Johnny Farraj, Nezih Antakli, who are joined by Irish folk musicians Sean Tierney, Jerry O’Sullivan, and Colin Harte on voice, piano, bodhrán, and darbuka.