Brooklyn Fiddle Summit
Thu, Apr 11
|Littlefield
Deep fiddle traditions from New York City! Black String Band legends The Ebony Hillbillies, and rising Klezmer star Zoë Aqua bring the noise and the sweetness for a night of virtuosity, joy and unstoppable dance party energy. The fiddle is a common denominator to two major musical traditions in Ne
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Littlefield, 635 Sackett St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
About the event
Deep fiddle traditions from New York City!
Black String Band legends The Ebony Hillbillies, and rising Klezmer star Zoë Aqua bring the noise and the sweetness for a night of virtuosity, joy and unstoppable dance party energy.
The fiddle is a common denominator to two major musical traditions in New York City: the Jewish Klezmer style and African American folk music. On April 11, come celebrate the instrument and the Brooklyn communities it represents.
The Brooklyn Fiddle Summit is curated by Jeremiah Lockwood and presented by The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life.
About the performers:
THE EBONY HILLBILLIES started out as an NYC street corner phenomenon, but their vibe and influence has extended over the years to acclaimed live performances at legendary venues like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center; appearances on the BBC, Good Morning America, NBC, CBS, etc., international music workshops and festivals, visual artist collaborations at museums…