The Hudson Valley Ebony Strings A string chamber group comprised of young and talented African American musicians. they performs music that is culturally relevant and teaches/promotes black history.

Warwick Center for the Performing Arts 

Experience the vibrant energy of mambo with the electrifying Carlota Tates, the most dynamic mambo teacher around.

Ben Basile

Ben Basile is a bassist, educator, and composer from New York’s Hudson Valley Area. Ben is a founding member of The Poughkeepsie Jazz Project, a group which has hosted a weekly jazz jam session in Poughkeepsie, NY since 2012.