Josephine Baker, a pioneer in every sense of the word. Baker had an initial impact on the Jazz era, and eventually culture and history of the 20th century. This film looks at the life of this extraordinary African-American entertainer.
Joséphine Baker: The 1st Black Superstar
This Memorial Day weekend, DanceAfrica, the nation’s largest festival dedicated to African diasporic dance and music, opens up Brooklyn’s stages and streets to the rich culture and artistry of Mozambique. Now in its 48th year, this beloved celebration lifts up history and arts from East Africa for the unofficial start of summer.
Brooklyn Academy of Music,
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of ArtThis Memorial Day weekend, DanceAfrica, the nation’s largest festival dedicated to African diasporic dance and music, opens up Brooklyn’s stages and streets to the rich culture and artistry of Mozambique. Now in its 48th year, this beloved celebration lifts up history and arts from East Africa for the unofficial start of summer.
Brooklyn Academy of MusicEnchanting Brooklyn for the 48th year, DanceAfrica 2025 culminates in Mozambique: Movement! Magic! Manifestation!, an extraordinary dance and music performance celebrating the culture of Mozambique. Featuring performances by The Song & Dance Company of Mozambique, Mama Coumba Saaraba, The Billie's Youth Arts Academy Dance Ensemble, and the DanceAfrica Spirit Walkers, this dazzling event will shake up your senses and stir your heart.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of ArtThis Memorial Day weekend, DanceAfrica, the nation’s largest festival dedicated to African diasporic dance and music, opens up Brooklyn’s stages and streets to the rich culture and artistry of Mozambique. Now in its 48th year, this beloved celebration lifts up history and arts from East Africa for the unofficial start of summer.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
A dance and fitness class for seniors taught by Walter Rutledge
Nereid Older Adult Center 720 Nereid Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
This Memorial Day weekend, DanceAfrica, the nation’s largest festival dedicated to African diasporic dance and music, opens up Brooklyn’s stages and streets to the rich culture and artistry of Mozambique. Now in its 48th year, this beloved celebration lifts up history and arts from East Africa for the unofficial start of summer.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art