New York City's longest-running free performing arts festival, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, returns with a lineup including Fishbone, Meshell Ndegeocello, Seun Kuti, Lila Ike, Jesse Royal, and more, running from June 8 to August 24 at various parks in Brooklyn.
The festival opens on June 8 with The Halluci Nation and Xiuhtezcatl, emphasizing a family-friendly day. It pays tribute to Brooklyn's cultural importance with the theme 'Raised by Brooklyn,' celebrating the diverse talents nurtured by the borough.
Additionally, a night dedicated to musician Arthur Russell will feature the Wordless Music Orchestra performing his 1983 album 'Tower of Meaning.' Movie showings like Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' add to the festival's cultural offerings.
The executive director, Saidah Blount, highlights the festival's diverse musical genres and cultural moments, showcasing the vibrancy of Brooklyn's cultural landscape.
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