BACKSTAGE WITH 5BMF
concert notes / artist info / pre-concert "Bento Boxes" / other goodies
Castle of our Skins Celebrates a Decade
Castle of our Skins makes their NYC debut with 5BMF on Nov. 18, 2022.
Harlem Chamber Players – Artist Profile
Six Questions for Liz Player, Founder, Artistic and Executive Director of The Harlem Chamber Players
Harlem Chamber Players – Bento Box
What to watch, read, listen to, visit, and eat before and after this week’s concerts with the Harlem Chamber Players
Tania León’s “Esencia” and Dvořák’s String Quartet Op. 61
Learn more about the two monumental string quartets on the Harlem Chamber Players’ June 2022 programs.
Five Borough Songbook: Make it a Staten Island Sunday
All the insider tips for enjoying a beautiful exploration of Staten Island on Sunday, April 24.
Profile: Songbook lyricist Valerie Seeley
Valerie Seeley’s poetry about her life as a formerly incarcerated woman became the lyrics for Brian Lawlor’s song “Mantras from Jesup,” part of the Five Borough Songbook, Vol III. Learn more about Valerie’s experience and her connection with Die Jim Crow Records.
Celebrating NYC in Song: Introducing the Five Borough Songbook, Vol III
Introducing the powerhouse team of composers behind the brand new Five Borough Songbook, Vol III
The Great Gig in the Sky: Tam Lin and Firebird take flight
How two groundbreaking collaborations came together with ease.
Kinan Azmeh Marks 20 Years in NYC
Milestones and celebrations mark the opening of 5BMF’s 21-22 Season.
Oracle Hysterical and Hub New Music’s Brave “Terra Nova”
Exploring the bravery, ambition, hubris – and cruelty – of the adventurers in Terra Nova.