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A Taste of our presentation the Dance Parade Showcase and Gala at Dixion's Place Thearter photos by Josef Pinlac

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Very resourceful event for the community by Council Member Laurie Cumbo Youth Expo #D35YouthExpo. 

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Thanks NYU and Prof. Josh Quillen for having us experience New York University music program in action. It was an honor creating the Engine room / Rhythm Section. #steelpan #music #culture #NYC check out their up coming event NYU Steel at Frederick Loewe Theatre, 35 West 4th Street ADMISSION: Free Friday, May 5 at 7:30pm

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We would like to thank Philp Bell for giving us the rights to show his documentory at our programs.

New York’s J’ouvert overwhelms the senses during the pre-sunrise hours as it marks the start of Carnival festivities. Steel bands are ushered down Brooklyn’s streets by dancing crowds of revelers in an outpouring of percussion music and masquerading. Rooted in the celebration of freedom from slavery, J’ouvert has become an expression of rebirth and joy throughout the Caribbean and abroad. This film explores the rich history of J’ouvert and captures it’s undeniably powerful energy as it lights up the streets of Flatbush in a brilliant explosion of sound, color and excitement.

Philip Bell is a New York City based filmmaker and photographer. He studied Computer Art at the School Of Visual Arts before working as a freelance photographer for over seven years. Since transitioning to moving image he has been engaged as a cinematographer, editor and director on a variety of commercial and documentary projects. He is a member of the Bronx Filmmakers collective and was recently a recipient of the BRIO award from the Bronx Council of the Arts.