"As part of the 40th anniversary celebration of its Arts & Design program, the MTA has announced a major refresh of its long-running 'Music Under New York' initiative. The program is now officially called MTA Music and it's bringing a bigger, more curated slate of live performances to subway stations and transit hubs across all five boroughs."
"The biggest headline change is a new monthly 'Stations Series' that spotlights different musical and cultural themes at five key locations, one in each borough. This is on top of the daily performances riders already stumble upon between train transfers and coffee runs."
"The inaugural event, a Black History Month celebration, kicked off last Thursday, February 26, from 12pm to 6pm. Performers included Gambian kora player Salieu Suso and R&B vocalist Anthony Quarterman in the Bronx; Underground Drummers and funk saxophonist TC Saxman in Brooklyn; gospel singer Arlethia and jazz saxophonist Marquis Sayles in Manhattan."
The MTA has significantly expanded its Arts & Design program by rebranding 'Music Under New York' as MTA Music for its 40th anniversary. The initiative introduces a new monthly 'Stations Series' featuring rotating cultural and musical themes at five key transit hubs, one in each borough: Parkchester or 161 St-Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, 34 St-Herald Square in Manhattan, Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, and Staten Island Ferry Terminal. These curated performances complement existing daily performances throughout the subway system. The inaugural Black History Month celebration featured diverse artists including kora players, R&B vocalists, gospel singers, and jazz musicians. Future months will celebrate Women's History, Jazz Appreciation, Asian Pacific American Heritage, World Beats, and the Great American Songbook.
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