International Day of Friendship
Around July 30
Los Angeles-born saxophonist Kamasi Washington and trombonist Ryan Porter co-founded West Coast Get Down – a musical collective fusing jazz and funk with hip-hop. The two musicians join forces and bring the vibes of L. A. to Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Around The World - City Beats
August 4 - 8
DJ-producer Carly Foxx is on a musical journey, immersing herself in the life of five iconic European cities to find inspiration for a series of new tracks. In this episode, she draws inspiration from urban youths in London’s grime scene.
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International Youth Day
Around August 12
Having been discovered via social media, Shawn Mendes is the youngest artist to debut his album in the top 25. On July 9, 2016, the singer, songwriter and performer surprised his fans with a free pop-up show at the Melrose Ballroom in Astoria, NYC.
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Hercules Gomes
August 31
The Da Pá Virada Sessions series presents the best musicians of contemporary Brazilian jazz, and beyond. Pianist Hércules Gomes is considered one of Brazil's foremost pianists, due to his impressive technical skill and expressive choice of repertoire.
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