Celebrating its 44th season as New York City's premier free concert series, Lincoln Center Out of Doors presented major artists from around the world, in genres as diverse as soul, contemporary classical, Americana, and salsa (plus an equally varied program of dance). The season kicked off with a special tribute to local legends Pete and Toshi Seeger.
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85 imagesAmericanaFest NYC and Lincoln Center Out of Doors end both of their seasons with an epic Soul night, with headliners St. Paul and the Broken Bones and New York's own Charles Bradley. -
51 imagesThe last evening of Lincoln Center Out of Doors and AmericanaFest NYC began with the second visit of the Music Makers Review, featuring Beverly "Guitar" Watkins and Ironing Board Sam, followed by Texas soulster Bobby Patterson (who just released his first new recording in 40 years!). -
178 imagesThe AmericanaFest NYC jumped in to ultra mode on Saturday, with an afternoon of exciting free concerts and an evening with Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, The Lone Bellow, and the amazing Rosanne Cash! -
65 imagesCommissioned by Lincoln Center Out of Doors, The Campbell Brothers (with visuals by Brock Monroe) celebrated the 50th anniversary of John Coltrane's classic "A Love Supreme." -
104 imagesOpening night of the Americanafest NYC, a festival-within-a-festival at Lincoln Center Out of Doors, featured appearances by legends Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, new New Yorker Robert Ellis, and dignitaries such as Sen. Chuck Shumer and the Mayor of Nashville. All before a packed house of Country fans in the heart of New York City! -
157 imagesStew and The Negro Problem opened the evening with songs from the band plus pieces from his theatrical productions, aided by "The Beacon Singers" (Beacon High School) and Ms. Eisa Davis. Closing the night was a performance of Camille A. Brown's Mr. TOL E. RanCE followed by a thoughtful dialogue with the audience about the piece. -
67 imagesWorld premiere collaborations by José Gonzáles and yMusic highlighted an evening of acoustic music. -
155 imagesglobalFEST, the ever-expanding series of concerts promoting music around the world, presented an all-day festival at Licoln Center - three venues, 12 bands, thousands of happy fans on a hot July day. -
91 imagesThe Black Rock Coalition Orchestra, with musical director Toshi Reagon, presented the second showing ever of their now-classic concert history of rock! Guest performers included Corey Glover and Vernon Reid (of Living Colour) and the always amazing Nona Hendryx. -
67 imagesThe fifth National Dance Day production featured stars from "So You Think You Can Dance" teaching moves to a massive crowd of experienced dancers and novices. -
91 imagesIn their first US visit, dancers from the Brazilian favelas used Kids Day at Lincoln Center for an epic dance class on this new craze. -
56 imagesFamily Day introduced a new venue at Lincoln Center, under the driveway at the main entrance - a perfect place for an early Saturday disco dance party for kids (and parents!). -
53 imageseighth blackbird opened the evening with works by Bryce Dessner (The National), David Lang, and Gyorgy Ligeti, followed by a multi-location evening of dance by Pam Tanowitz Dance (with live accompaniment by Pauline Kim Harris and the FLUX quartet. -
76 imagesThe world premiere of "Sila: The Breath of the World," a site-determined piece for 80 musicians performed in various locations on the Lincoln Center campus. -
64 imagesRain-shortened, but no shortage of energy, Larry Harlow lead a massive orchestra in the first performance in 40 years of his '70s salsa/opera "Hommy." Opening the show was Michael Stuart y Su Tremendo. -
183 imagesThe music of Pete Seeger echoed through the plaza, with a season opening night tribute to Pete & Toshi Seeger. On a gorgeous night, the guest included Judy Collins, Weaver Fred Hellerman, David Amram, Peter Yarrow, the Hudson River Sloop Singers, and legendary activist/singer Harry Belafonte.