Kinto Zono at Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival at Bronx River Art Center

Kinto Zonó is an explosive 11-piece ensemble of Bomba y Plena music. The band was formed in 2017 under the direction of Nelson "Mateo" Gonzalez (who grew up in Rincón Criollo), along Jorge "Georgie" Vazquez and George "Nate" Velasquez. Kinto Zonó consists of piano, bass, two brass, and full-on percussion, which combine to bring listeners the sounds of Puerto Rico with a modern twist and a New York style of playing Plena and Bomba. Kinto Zonó has had the privilege to share stages with such luminaries as Plena Libre, Bobby Sanabria, El Gran Combo and many more. Their mission is to keep the musical tradition of Puerto Rico alive and fresh while infusing it with a New York attitude....

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Kinto Zonó is an explosive 11-piece ensemble of Bomba y Plena music. The band was formed in 2017 under the direction of Nelson "Mateo" Gonzalez (who grew up in Rincón Criollo), along Jorge "Georgie" Vazquez and George "Nate" Velasquez. Kinto Zonó consists of piano, bass, two brass, and full-on percussion, which combine to bring listeners the sounds of Puerto Rico with a modern twist and a New York style of playing Plena and Bomba. Kinto Zonó has had the privilege to share stages with such luminaries as Plena Libre, Bobby Sanabria, El Gran Combo and many more. Their mission is to keep the musical tradition of Puerto Rico alive and fresh while infusing it with a New York attitude.

The 2023 Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival is co-produced by Will Calhoun, Ron West and BRAC’s ED, Gail Nathan. It is supported by a New York City Coalition of Theatres of Color Council Initiative.

BRAC's Performing Arts Space is situated on the ground floor of our recently restored 18,000 sq. ft. building with an open-air garden attached and adjacent to the newly completed Bronx River Greenway.

BRAC is a jewel in the heart of the Bronx that brings art education, artist studios, contemporary art exhibitions and a cutting edge performing arts program to the communities of the Bronx and beyond. It's an inviting and affordable venue conveniently located one block from the #2 and #5 subway lines (East Tremont/West Farms Sq. Station), and at a transportation hub for six bus lines. BRAC is also easily accessed by car from the Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx River Parkway, and the Bruckner Expressway to Sheridan Blvd, with a public parking facility adjacent to the building.

DOORS OPEN: at 6:30 for cocktails

Admission:

Indoor concert seating: $20.00 Adults

Garden Terrace seating (with live streaming): $8.00

Discounts: Seniors $15, Students $10, BRAC Members and registered Students 10% discount

Live Streaming on YouTube: $5.00

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