"Gorgeous weather and great music courtesy of the New Village Music Festival what more could you ask for on a Saturday afternoon in Tompkins Square Park? The East Village greenspace was full of smiling faces and dancing feet as a variety of music was presented, including Izzy Medina (World Hip Hop), Zoeh G (Hip Hop Soul), Aleathia Brown (Poetry), Bebe Bambu ft. Diana Nugu (World Hip Hop), Kiki & The Fellas (Latin Boogaloo), Yotoco (Traditional Puerto Rican Folk) and Swing Combo (Salsa)"
"The responsibility for the fest's existence lies squarely on the shoulders of Loisaida native David Soto (aka DaSo), the Acker Award winner who founded the free festival in 2007, aiming for a unified celebration of live music, dance, and performing art. With the help of a multitude of volunteers including the emcee, Giraldo Luis Alvare, the annual concert is a treat for the neighborhood and a learning experience for everyone helping out."
Gorgeous weather and great music filled Tompkins Square Park during the New Village Music Festival, drawing smiling faces and dancing feet. Performances covered World Hip Hop, Hip Hop Soul, Poetry, Latin Boogaloo, Traditional Puerto Rican Folk, and Salsa, with DJ Andre Cirilo filling between sets. Featured acts included Izzy Medina, Zoeh G, Aleathia Brown, Bebe Bambu ft. Diana Nugu, Kiki & The Fellas, Yotoco, and Swing Combo. David Soto (aka DaSo), a Loisaida native and Acker Award winner, founded the free festival in 2007 to unify live music, dance, and performing art. Volunteers, including emcee Giraldo Luis Alvare, supported the annual community event. Soto also runs the Piragua Art Space and Piragua Clothing Brand; scheduling conflicts prevented his own performance that day.
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