In The Pocket
A world music festival on Governors Island
Antibalas performing during In The Pocket on Governors Island / photo: Wellington Lee
During the Summer of 2007, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council presented free New World Music concerts, featuring a diverse roster of international artists on historic Governors Island.
Admission to all events is FREE.
Produced in association with The River to River Festival
Antibalas
Antibalas & Ogans
August 4, 2007, 1PM
Colonels Row, Governors Island
FREE
Brooklyn’s Antibalas expand the musical language of Afrobeat developed by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti in late-‘60s Lagos, Nigeria, adding Latin, jazz, and classical elements to their funky mix.
Ogans, an Afro-Brazilian band that blends highly explosive traditional and pop rhythms, incorporate capoeira into their mix of music and dance, featuring influences from samba and reggae to axe and hip-hop.
Sweet Micky
Sweet Micky
August 11, 2007, 1PM
Colonels Row, Governors Island
FREE
A musical marvel born in Port-au-Prince, Sweet Micky has brought incredible energy, passion and sensitivity to the world of Haitian compas music, layering satire and sharp commentary over pulsating, infectious beats.
Toubab Krewe
SI*SE & Toubab Krewe
August 18, 2007, 1PM
Colonels Row, Governors Island
FREE
With New York City’s diverse cultural mix as their model, singer/DJ Carol C. and programmer U.F. Low seamlessly work soul and Latin influences into their stylish dance grooves.
Asheville, North Carolina, Quintet Toubab Krewe bridge rock and West African influences.
DJ Rehka
Bhangra Vs. Reggae Inna Soundclash
August 25, 2007, 1PM
Colonels Row, Governors Island
Soundclash hosted by Subatomic Sound System, featuring Emch, Treasure Don, and Daddy Lion Chandell.
FREE
DJ Rekha’s long-running “Basement Bhangra” and “Bollywood Disco” parties define South Asian dance music, combining bhangra, Bollywood, and big bass. She’ll be featuring highlights from her forthcoming album, DJ Rekha Presents Basement Bhangra.
Trojan Records has been defining reggae, dub, and dancehall since 1967, and to celebrate their 40th anniversary DJ James F!@#$%^ Friedman will spin a set of classics and hidden treasures direct from the Trojan vaults.
Exclusive — “In the Pocket” will feature a special bhangra vs. reggae “soundclash,” with DJ Rekha and James F!@#$%^ Friedman battling for the crowd’s love by spinning the most crowd-pleasing tunes!
