Amplified: Music by Women from Around the Globe

Lunchtime Performances: 12-2pm
Evening Performances: 5-8pm
Detailed schedule below. 

On the occasion of Women’s History Month, enjoy a marathon of music on Manhattan West Plaza by women artists from around the globe, based in NYC. Lunchtime and evening performances will take place March 22 and will feature music rooted in locations as far away as Venezuela and Sudan, and as close as next door. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

In the spirit of International Women’s Day (celebrated on March 8), fresh flowers will be gifted during the event, a tradition followed worldwide in appreciation and respect for women and all of their achievements.

Featured Artists:

+  12PM: Roshni Samlal (Trinidad) & Camila Celin (Colombia) play South Asian classical music on the tabla and sarod.
+  1PM: Morley (US) weaves the threads of jazz and folk traditions with messages of justice.
****
+  5PM: Alsarah (Sudan/US) performs music that is influenced by her roots in East Africa.
+  6PM: Mafer Bandola (Venezuela) plays the bandola llanera, a rare stringed instrument from her native country.
+  7PM: Mireya Ramos (Mexico/Puerto Rico/Dominican Republic) combines mariachi, salsa, merengue, with a nod to hip hop and house.

PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place on Manhattan West Plaza, however, in the case of unfavorable weather, these performances will be moved to the lobby of One Manhattan West.