A diverse lineup of talent can be found around the state this weekend, with bands playing everything from modern rock to Afro-Carribean music from Belize. So begins a summer of high-voltage tuneage in our little corner of the musicverse. Have a great weekend! Friday: Former American Idol champion Phillip Phillips hit the music scene big […]
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What’s Up Interview: Sunny Jain of Red Baraat, playing FirstWorks Summer Beats concert July 23
Get ready to dance, folks. An internationally acclaimed band is returning to Providence for an outdoor show in July. Even better, the concert is free and open to fans of all ages. Red Baraat arrives at the Roger Williams Park Bandstand as part of the FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts series on Sunday, July 23 at […]
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FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts at Roger Williams Park to feature funk titans Red Baraat and Belize’s Garifuna Collective
FirstWorks, a Providence-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting art with audiences, announced their 2023 Summer Beats Concert line-up today, presented in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy and Providence Parks Department. FirstWorks’ two free outdoor concerts at the Roger Williams Park Bandstand feature the multigenerational Garifuna Collective with powerful Afro-Indigenous music from coastal Belize and Honduras on June 25, 2023, […]
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What’s Up Interview: Violinist Johnny Gandelsman performing works from “This is America” Sunday, Dec. 5th
An innovative new program combining classical music with social action is coming to Providence Sunday December 5th. That’s when FirstWorks is presenting renowned classical violinist Johnny Gandelsman with selections from “This is America” at the First Unitarian Church in Providence at 4PM. Ticket information here. Gandelsman is a founding member of string quartet Brooklyn Rider […]
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FirstWorks to present premiere performance of Daniel Bernard Roumain’s “The Telling”
Providence, RI (November 16, 2021) — FirstWorks, a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated tobuilding community through world-class arts, will present renowned composer, violinist, and activist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) and “The Telling” at 8pm on January 22, 2022 at WaterFire Arts Center. “The Telling” is a new collection of his original compositions withinstrumental solos, dance and […]
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FirstWorks presenting Johnny Gandelsman’s “This is America” December 5th
FirstWorks, a Rhode Island cultural organization known for innovative programming, is presenting a special event at the First Unitarian Church in Providence on December 5th. Curated by Grammy Award-winning violinist Johnny Gandelsman, “This is America” is a new commissioning and recording project featuring over 20 works for solo violin written by a diverse group of […]
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FirstWorks to present “Women Trailblazers in Music” in November
A new project from Rhode Island College Artist-In-Residence Judith Lynn Stillman will be presented live and virtually next month. “Women Trailblazers in Music” will premiere in person at Sapinsley Hall on the RIC campus on November 4th and will be live-streamed on November 5th at 8PM. “Women Trailblazers in Music” takes us on a journey […]
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FirstWorks Live free Summer Concert Series returns Sunday with Trumpet Powerhouse Carlos de Leon
Providence, RI—Members of the community are invited to attend FirstWorks Live Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series in the gorgeous outdoor setting of “The People’s Park.” Presented in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department, the six-concert series continues this Sunday, September 12, 2021 with Rhode Island-based trumpet […]
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FirstWorks Live free Summer Concert Series continues Sunday with Chachi Carvalho and the International Players
Providence, RI—Members of the community are invited to attend, and Media are welcome to cover the FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series in the gorgeous outdoor setting of the Roger Williams Park Bandstand. Presented in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department, the six-concert series continues this Sunday, August 29, 2021 at […]
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FirstWorks Live Summer Concert Series continues Sunday with the sounds, ideas and spirit of Carnival
Providence, RI—Members of the community are invited to attend the FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series in the gorgeous outdoor setting of the Roger Williams Park Bandstand. Presented in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department, the six-concert series continues this Sunday, August 15, 2021 with Trinidad-born jazz trumpet master, Etienne Charles. Charles and […]
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FirstWorks Live concert series kicks off Sunday, June 27th with Napua O’ Polynesia
Providence, RI—Members of the community are invited to attend the launch of FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series this weekend in the gorgeous outdoor setting of “The People’s Park.” Presented in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the Providence Parks Department, the six-concert series kicks off this Sunday, June 27, 2021 with Rhode Island-based dance […]
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FirstWorks bringing summer concert series to Roger Williams Park
Join FirstWorks for a journey from global Jazz to Americana, from hip-hop to sounds from the mountains and rhythms of the sea. Grab your lawn chair (or blanket) and enjoy extraordinary artists in the park throughout the summer starting Sunday, June 27. Free performances will take place at the Dalrymple Boathouse Lawn and Bandstand. POLYNESIAN […]
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FirstWorks to host Creative Conversation with Wynton Marsalis Thursday, January 14
Join FirstWorks, Wynton Marsalis and Eric Jackson “The Dean of Boston Jazz Radio” for a virtual conversation about the power of music to affect social change, and the activation of the jazz community around social justice issues. The talk is scheduled for January 14th at 5:30 PM. Jazz musician, trumpeter, composer, bandleader, advocate for the […]
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FirstWorks to Present Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce Livestream Dec. 12th
FirstWorks presents Christmas as calamity with Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce…Pandemic! on December 12 at 7pm. This livestream event is pay what you can with 75% of your purchase going directly to the artist (suggested contribution: $10). 2020 Ibsen Award winner and MacArthur Fellow Taylor Mac and his long time collaborators, designer Machine Dazzle, Music Director Matt […]
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FirstWorks to Present the Rhythms of Oumou Sangaré and Sidy Maiga Thursday, Sept 17th
Experience the soul-lifting sounds of Mali in a live stream Thursday September 17th with Grammy winner Oumou Sangaré and master drummer Sidy Maiga. An outspoken activist for women’s rights, the “songbird of Wassoulou,” Oumou Sangaré raises her voice to build awareness for women’s issues in Africa and to inspire audiences worldwide to be stronger, together. Teaming up […]
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FirstWorks Summer Beats Concert Series Continues August 6th with Sidy Maiga
A new Summer Beats pop-up concert series at Roger Williams Park features live, socially distanced performances with local and international flavor. A pillar of Rhode Island’s local music community, master Malian drummer Sidy Maiga has traveled the world sharing the insatiable rhythms of the djembe with enthusiastic audiences. Maiga combines the best of West African […]
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FirstWorks to Offer Virtual Summer Camps in Dance and Theatre
As part of their continued commitment to the arts and in an effort to provide summer learning to youth throughout the state, FirstWorks is offering two virtual summer camp options for students in Rhode Island public schools. Registration is required. Virtual Dance Camp: July 20-24, 2020, 10:00-11:30AM online. (Grades 3-8) Summer Moves Dance Camp includes […]