"Our Cultures, Our Communities, Our Arts"(OCOCOA)
A series presented by New York African Chorus Ensemble and NYC Cultural Organizations. Join us 6:30pm EST on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, on Facebook @nycmulticulfest, to heal the world with music and dance.
Be invited to be one of our virtual audience during our artists panels on zoom & qualify for a chance to win a prize.
Past Events
OCOCOA WATCH PARTY
Our Cultures, Our Communities, Our Arts (OCOCOA) highlights Dominican culture with Cristian Allexis & Urbanova in performance at Facebook/nycmulticulfest Watch Party. Travel virtually to the Dominican Republic for a sizzling performance of merengue and bachata music
New York African Chorus Ensemble Celebrates Black History Month
A virtual talk show that focuses on Africa's contributions to knowledge. Sign up on Eventbrite to be one of our virtual audience on Zoom. Watch on Facebook & Youtube on The Space.
Emme Kemp, Harlem Based Musical Icon
By popular demand, New York African Chorus Ensemble provides free access to the movie, We Are The Endless Roar. The feature film showcases an immersive cultural, spiritual and business trip to Nigeria in 2018. The film helps to connect the dots between African American cultural practices and traditional African culture in danger of becoming extinct. Narratives by three Nigerian kings, namely; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama' ila Mohammed Mera; Onikun of Ikun-Amure, Oba David Olusola Olatunde; President of ARSADIC, Chief Dr. Sola Atanda, Asiwaju Awo Agbaye; two African American travelers (Tami Tyree and Maleeka Harris), in addition to Executive Producer, Joyce Adewumi, provide context to the various places visited. You will laugh, cry and be inspired by the adventures of the travelers.
Please also register below to join us for the Q&A on February 27th.
A historic discussion with Nigerian Traditional Kings and the cast of
We Are The Endless Roar Movie
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
6:30 PM 7:30 PM EDT
FACEBOOK WATCH PARTY
Saturday, February 20- 27, 2021
FREE ACCESS
VIRTUAL: You'll receive a link to the Online Screening.
New York African Chorus Ensemble Celebrates Black History Month
The Space makes it debut with Ms. Emme Kemp (pianist & composer) on Zoom, as she discusses her music, challenges, projects and needs during this pandemic.
Start Date: Saturday, February 26, 2021
The Last Saturday of every month
5PM EDT
Admission: Free
We Are The Endless Roar Movie
New York African Chorus Ensemble Celebrates Black History Month
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
6:30 PM EDT
FACEBOOK WATCH PARTY
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
6:30 PM 7:30 PM EDT
VIRTUAL FACEBOOK WATCH PARTY
Friday, February 26, 2021
7:00 PM EDT
VIRTUAL EVENT: ZOOM
New York African Chorus Ensemble Celebrates Black History Month
Join us for a historic gathering at The Space on February 27th at 4PM EDT;10PM (Nigerian time) as we host Nigerian Traditional Kings and other cast members of We Are The Endless Roar.
African music and dance, Argungu International Fishing Festival, Ero Festival, investment opportunities, spirituality, culture and tourism are some of the topics we will cover.
Register for your ticket on Eventbrite by clicking the Sign Up button below. Submit your questions after you register..
Emme Kemp is All Music! From Chicago born prodigy, to three years military woman, to Broadway composer, performer “Bubbling Brown Sugar.” Ms. Kemp recorded with Ragtime piano master Eubie Blake after coaching with the eminent pianist Egon Petri. Join Ms. Emme Kemp, a Harlem musical icon, as she plays jazz and blues standards accompanied by narratives of her true life experiences with famous jazz musicians.
Watch the concert on Facebook/ nycmulticulfest
Cristian Allexis & Urbanova
George Brandon's Blue Unity Sextet
Join Our Cultures, Our Communities, Our Arts (OCOCOA) watch party on Facebook @nycmulticulfest with George Brandon's Blue Unity Sextet, an eclectic jazz group with influences of Afro-pop, folk, gospel, blues and Yoruba chants.
The Space makes its debut with Emme Kemp
Saturday, February 27, 2021
4:00 PM EDT
VIRTUAL EVENT: ZOOM
OCOCOA WATCH PARTY
New York African Chorus Ensemble Celebrates Black History Month
The Space
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
6:30 PM EDT
FACEBOOK WATCH PARTY, YOUTUBE, & ZOOM