Thank you to all who joined us this weekend for “Celia Cruz: A Centennial Celebration!” and “Family Concert: Who is Celia Cruz?”, as we paid tribute to the “Queen of Salsa” with vibrant performances led by JLCO bassist and music director Carlos Henriquez, featuring Aymée Nuviola, Alain Pérez, Ariacne Trujillo Duran, and an all-star Latin ensemble.
Join us next week in the House of Swing, as Nduduzo Makhathini, @nduduzomakhathini , and the JLCO with Wynton Marsalis return to the Rose Theater stage for “Nduduzo Makhathini and the Music of Bheki Mseleku”, under the music direction of JLCO saxophonist, Chris Lewis, @itschrislewis_ and featuring guest vocalist, Vuyo Sotashe, @vuyosotashe .
🎟️ For tickets and more information, visit the link in bio.
Photos by Gilberto Tadday / Jazz at Lincoln Center
Reina hermosa,te estuvimos celebrando tu cumpleaños número 100 por dos noches maravillosas en el @jazzdotorg ,pero tu legado lo llevaremos como un grito de combate y libertad,hasta nuestro último respiro. Que bendecidos estamos de poder cantarte y gritar tu “Azúcar”. Feliz cumpleaños a la única,la guarachera de Cuba,nuestra Celia Cruz. Pequeños videos de los dos días de conciertos,tributo al centenario de ella,en donde tuve el honor de cantar junto a @aymeenuviolaofficial@_alainperez_ y bajo la dirección de @henriquez.music con una orquesta de músicos estelares. How blessed I’m to be part of this #ariacne #ariacnetrujillo #ariacnetrujillodurand
Earlier this year, @ariacnetd joined us for a special evening of ¡VAYA! celebrating the release of her latest album, “Legacy”! 🎶✨
Enjoy this jaw-dropping excerpt of her song “Rufina,” featured on the album.
Hola quiero que sepan que estoy super contento de haber podido presentar la musica de mi nuevo album ODARA en NY y de que conozcan a la ( ROYAL ORQUESTA ) a partir de ahora sera parte de este nuevo comienzo , gracias a los musicos por su ayuda y su apoyo para que todo saliera bien , Gracias Yuzzy , Talia y Bryant Park por esta oportunidad / mas adelante pondremos los videos del concierto 🫶🫶🇨🇺🇨🇺🎺❤️
NJCU Latín Orchestra at their Final concert So happy and proud of my student who did such of great job leaning different Latin styles and putting all together. Yes,I only have a biological child,but I feel that life gave me many children and I’m so blessed to be able to share and make them see and feel the music the same way I do. Love you all and I’m gonna miss so many of you. @njcu.mdt@jazz.njcu
ATTENTION NEW YORK! I am so excited to announce that next week, on May 14th, my band SonAhead will be closing the Bryant Park Dance Party with a very exciting performance. Three amazing and talented young Cuban artists will be joining us for an evening that promises to be unforgettable: @ivanllanesmusic , @ginadsoto and @ariacnetd . I feel really honored and grateful for this incredible opportunity, and I want to thank @taliacp for the invitation and for trusting us to be the closing act of this great event that is celebrating 10 years already. Gracias Talia por la confianza, eternamente agradecido. We will start at 8:50pm but before us, the great Pepito Gómez and his new orchestra will be performing as well.
I i hope to see all my dancers friends there. I guarantee a really fun night full of music and dancing nonstop! Que viva la música for ever!!
Hace dos meses felicitaba a @uberito mientras me contaba este reencuentro increíble que se daría entre @alvarofunky@ariacnetd y @jhairsala en el Lincoln Center de NY. Me habló con tanta emoción de lo que significaba ir a tocar con ellos que le dije: Negro, yo quiero ir y documentar eso.
Hace 1 mes estaba ahí, en NY… disfrutando la música y el ambiente tan fascinante que generaron, nuevamente detrás de la cámara, entregada al proceso sin entenderlo completamente.
Hace 1 mes no he parado de documentar, esta faceta volvió a mi con tanta fuerza y con tanta soltura que solo me sorprendo de la vida y sus vueltas.
Estoy tan agradecida con ellos por reunirse y dejarme acompañarlos, aún sin conocerme.. tan agradecida con Diego por sostener una amistad tan bonita y abrirme las puertas a lo que quiera experimentar de cerquita con la música real, que vibra y se siente!
A los que me han dejado asomarme en su universo musical y retratarlo, a los universos musicales y artísticos que están por venir.. si esto llegó para quedarse, lo haré con mi amor.
Seguiré documentando..
Rueda Flashmob at American Tobacco Campus, Durham NC. March 28, 2026
Check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8r9YM23UJEw?si=o0x35bovqb_VfKzI
So proud of and grateful to this community of dancers with 10 weeks to decades of experience 🌟 We had one rehearsal for this flashmob showcasing a few skills and concepts from the past session of classes at @ninthstreetdancestudio : concentric ruedas, active follows, pa’ fuera, switch, and of course partner dancing… (Please tag anyone I missed! 🤓)
Loved creating and rehearsing this simple choreography to @ariacnetd ‘s “Te Equivocaste” 🎶 … cuando vienes a Carolina del Norte a tocar con tu grupo Ari querida?? 💖🤩
Wearing the colors of the Cuban flag 🇨🇺 and dancing rueda in a North American space also reminds me of the privilege and responsibility of representing Cuban culture outside the island, now more than ever with the reign of starvation being inflicted by the inhumane, greedy, and stupid policies of this nation’s administration. As we celebrate the richness of Cuban culture, let’s connect with Cubans in our communities and actively strive to be better neighbors locally and globally 🙏🏼
Next session starts 4/10… sign up, see you there! 🥳
@potterylovely@basrican76@c2theline@derekcain9@montanalaa@original_ncpenguin@sgobran@javych
From Havana’s classical halls to the vibrant pulse of New York’s Latin jazz scene, Ariacne Trujillo’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and artistic discovery.
In this exclusive Take Five interview, the Cuban-born pianist, vocalist, and composer reflects on her early struggles as a newcomer in New York after arriving on a short-term scholarship—navigating isolation, financial hardship, and a rapidly shifting musical identity. Trujillo shares how her deep classical training, rooted in Bach and the Russian piano tradition, became the foundation for her distinctive Afro-Cuban Latin jazz voice.
She also opens up about the organic evolution of her sound, shaped by collaborations, cultural expectations, and the cosmopolitan energy of New York. From performing with legends to teaching the next generation at NYU, Trujillo reveals what it means to find—and own—your artistic voice.
Fresh off a dynamic performance in Costa Rica, she discusses the importance of musical chemistry, the joy of connecting with audiences, and her upcoming project revisiting compositions from her youth.
A powerful conversation with one of today’s most compelling Latin jazz artists—honest, insightful, and deeply inspiring.
Read the full interview by Paul J. Youngman at latinjazznet.com
@ariacnetd@pauljyoungman
Verlos ayer después de 10 años en un escenario fue volver a recordar risas,viajes y muchas anécdotas juntos fue un placer verlos al mejor trío de new york #ltrioosgordos PD. Ahora son un quinteto q la siguen rompiendo
Durante 2 días he acompañado a estos artistazos, he compartido con ellos y aprendido de su entrega a la música. Hace 3 semanas no sabía que esto estaba puesto Pa mi, hoy soy la más feliz de poder documentar, escuchar y compartir este trocito de camino con ellos. Esto fue ayer en Lincoln Center…. Qué maravilla la música, la vida y el fin del miedo. Son 3 libras de cadera lo que se viene si van a @barlunatico hoy
