BAM 2008 Next Wave Festival: New Voices From Spain

Photo: Maria Madrigal

Here is what the music portion of the BAM Next Wave Festival looks like:

New Voices from Spain
Huecco (BAM Howard Gilman Opera House)
Rosalía (BAMcafé)
Oct 11

ETHEL’s TruckStop: The Beginning
Directed by and created in collaboration with Annie Dorsen
Oct 14-18

Darwin’s Meditation for The People of Lincoln
Conceived and composed by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)
Oct 29-Nov 1

Arjuna’s Dilemma
Music-Theatre Group
Music by Douglas J. Cuomo
Nov 5-8

Red Hot + Rio 2
The Next Generation of Samba Soul
Dec 4 & 5

Check out the full 2008 Next Wave schedule here.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
Friends of BAM and Subscribers: Jun 16
General public: Jun 23
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SINGLE TICKETS
Friends of BAM and Subscribers: Aug 21
General public: Sep 2

Starting this Thursday (June 7) BAM is presenting a series of free R&B concerts at Metrotech, one of Brooklyn’s most outstanding architectural achievements. Check out the full schedule below.

Lionel Loueke Trio with Somi
Thu, Jun 5 at 12noon
Lionel Loueke’s distinctive sound blends African rhythms with modern jazz sensitivities while Somi explores her East African musical heritage.

Otis Clay and Ryan Shaw
Thu, Jun 12 at 12noon
R&B king Otis Clay has become the standard-bearer for America’s enduring soul tradition, inviting emerging star Ryan Shaw along for the ride.

The Skatalites
Thu, Jun 19 at 12noon
A Jamaican institution, The Skatalites are acknowledged as the creators of “ska,” and defined the musical sound of Jamaica during the 60s.

Orchestra Baobab
Thu, Jun 26 at 12noon
Fusing Afro-Cuban rhythms, Congolese rumba, high-life, and more, Senegal’s Orchestra Baobab is one of the greatest world music bands.

Oleta Adams
Thu, Jul 3 at 12noon
Debuting with British band Tears for Fears, Oleta Adams has become one of the finest singers in contemporary soul and R&B.

Leela James
Thu, Jul 10 at 12noon
Leela James’ dance floor beats boast lyrical relevance and thematic range that challenge her audience to dance hard and think harder.

Phoebe Snow
Thu, Jul 17 at 12noon
Renowned for her multi-range contralto and jazz-scat vocals, singer Phoebe Snow remains one of the most distinctive voices in popular music.

Alice Smith
Thu, Jul 24 at 12noon
Alice Smith’s nuance and sensitivity to rhythm has made her one of the most promising singer/songwriters to hit the NYC music scene in years.

Meshell Ndegeocello
Thu, Jul 31 at 12noon
The innovative bassist, composer, and bandleader Meshell Ndegeocello is among the most respected musicians in contemporary R&B.

Richie Havens with special guest Marcus Carl Franklin
Thu, Aug 7 at 12noon
Bed-Stuy native Richie Havens has one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. He’s joined by teenage blues guitarist Marcus Carl Franklin

Sundance Institute at BAM
May 29 - June 8

For the third straight year, Sundance Institute has packed up its bags and is moving into BAM for eleven days to present 22 features and 36 short films from the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, lively music concerts, Q&As with the artists, art installations, and special events that bring the creative energy of the Institute’s artists and programs to New York audiences.

Additional artists have been confirmed to join Paul Simon, including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Josh Groban, Gillian Welch, and Danny Rivera. Hugh Masekela is unable to performing as originally announced.

PAUL SIMON: SONGS FROM THE CAPEMAN
Apr 1-6 at 8pm

Oscar Hernández and The Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Featured Vocalists: Obie Bermudez, Steve Conte, Ray De La Paz, Nicole Lequerica, Jorge Maldonado, Luba Mason, Frankie Negrón, Danny Rivera, Claudette Sierra, and Paul Simon
Special Guest Performance By Little Anthony and The Imperials

PAUL SIMON: UNDER AFRICAN SKIES
Apr 9* at 7pm
Apr 10-13 at 8pm (Sold Out)

Featuring Performances by David Byrne, Kaïssa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Vusi Mahlasela, Milton Nascimento, Luciana Souza, and Paul Simon
Hugh Masekela is unable to perform as originally announced

PAUL SIMON: AMERICAN TUNES
Apr 23-27 at 8pm

Olu Dara, Grizzly Bear, Josh Groban, The Roches, Gillian Welch, and Paul Simon

BAMfans drink for free at late night parties in BAMcafé during Brooklyn Next.
In your 20s and 30s? Email Membership@BAM.org with your birth date and we’ll sign you up for BAMfans.

When you come to Brooklyn Next, just present your BAM membership card between 10pm and 12am at the BAMfans window to pick up your two free drink passes. Then stick around for the following great acts:

After The National:
Soul Summit Music
With Special Guest DJ Spinna and Strafe
Feb 22, 10pm—4am

After The National:
Soul Summit Music
With Special Guest Danil Wright
Feb 23, 10pm—2am