FULL CIRCLE! Melle Mel performing the greatest hip-hop song of all time at the International Indigenous Hip-Hop Festival. 43 years later and The Message still hits!
Gracias @nikenyc por darle vida a nuestro club en ruedas para la Parada Puertorriqueña 2025 🇵🇷
A @rafapabonmusic y @layakalima y @auudi por compartir su arte, a @djadrianfranchise por mantener la energía al tope, y a @losplenerosdelacresta por la parranda sorpresa para cerrar con broche de oro. ¡Orgullo boricua en alto!
Gracias especiales a @ocasiopinta por nuestro logo oficial, a @bloque.world por diseñar la carroza y capturar la magia en este hermoso video. También a @brooklynstorm por su esfuerzo en la creación de las camisas y producción general en la parada. 🙏
Legendary photographer @jamelshabazz brought his signature style, warmth, and respect to the streets of the South Bronx—capturing powerful portraits and connecting with the community.
His exhibition "Second of My Life: Photographs from 1975-2025 " ran at the BDC from February 28 through May 3.
📽: @bloque.world
#JamelShabazz #SouthBronx #Photography #StreetPhotography
Gracias por hacer de esta una noche tan especial para nuestra reina. A @casaamadeo por acompañarnos también en su cumpleaños. Qué bonito coincidir y celebrar a dos íconos de Nueva York en la misma semana.
Un agradecimiento especial a @bombazodanceco@bombayony por el bombazo en vivo, a @romanriivera por mantener el ambiente activo, a @bloque.world por capturar este hermoso momento y a @lagestainc por hacer posible este encuentro.
SALA DE PEPE - LISTENING SESSIONS 🎧
📍638 E 6th St, NY @sixthstreetcc
🗓️ May 19
⏰ 6-9pm 🎟️ 🚪 $10 Donation (all proceeds go to Pepe and the center)
Join us para una tarde de música, historia y charla junto a Pepe Flores @lasaladepepe
Historian, Dancer, activist y leyenda viva de Loisaida.
Also find @piraguabrand Merch that day to support local community venues como @piraguaartspace
At the end of the event we will have a live set by legendary Kiki Cotto and his @kikiandthefellas just like the good all days after each event at la sala de pepe.
Los esperamos Familia! ❤️
Loisaida Inc. presents Our AmeRícan Thing – Ep. 2, the second installment of a three-part interview series hosted by Giraldo Luis Alvaré ahead of the 39th Annual Loisaida Festival.
In this episode, Giraldo sits down with Caridad De La Luz — Emmy-winning poet, playwright, actress, activist, and Executive Director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe — for a powerful conversation rooted in culture, poetry, community, and the living legacy of Loisaida.
🎧 See the interview. Hear the podcast.
Listen to Episode 2 with La Bruja here: Spotify Episode 2 – Our AmeRícan Thing
Stay tuned for next week’s final episode featuring David “Daso” Soto.
#LoisaidaFestival #OurAmericanThing #LaBruja #Nuyorican #Loisaida LowerEastSide PuertoRicanCulture CommunityVoices
Episode 1 - Elizabeth Colón
Loisaida Inc. presents the “Our AmeRícan Thing”, a three-part series leading up to the legendary Loisaida Festival, highlighting the leaders who helped shape the community in which we live today.
Setting the tone for our premiere episode, we’re joined by the President of Elizabeth Colón & Associates LLC & one of the founding leaders of Loisaida Inc., Elizabeth Colón.
Gracias for listening, and stay tuned for next week’s episode featuring Caridad De La Luz, known as La Bruja, Emmy-winning poet and Executive Director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Hasta la próxima, ¡Pa’lante!
Loisaida Inc. presents ‘Our AmeRícan Thing,’ a three-part series commissioned by Loisaida Inc. as the official companion podcast to the 39th Annual Loisaida Festival. An original ‘Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward’ podcast production by Monte Cristo Ent., LLC. Hosted by Giraldo Luis Alvaré—CEO of Monte Cristo Ent., LLC and host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward and Cultura Live!—this series spotlights voices shaping culture, community, and legacy. Produced in collaboration with Bloque World. Filming, audio, and editing by Bloque World.
Join us on May 24, 2026, for the 39th Annual Loisaida Festival
Avenue C / Loisaida Avenue, 5th St to 12th St, Manhattan
https://loisaidafest.nyc/
Loisaida Inc. presents the “Our AmeRícan Thing”
Podcast descriptions for each episode.
Episode 1 - Elizabeth Colón
Loisaida Inc. presents the “Our AmeRícan Thing”, a three-part series leading up to the legendary Loisaida Festival, highlighting the leaders who helped shape the community in which we live in today. I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvare. Gracias for listening.
Setting the tone for our premiere episode, we’re joined by President of Elizabeth Colón & Associates LLC & one of the founding leaders of Loisaida Inc., Elizabeth Colón.
Gracias for listening, and stay tuned for next week’s episode featuring Caridad De La Luz, known as La Bruja, Emmy-winning poet and Executive Director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. Hasta la próxima, Pa’lante!
Elizabeth Colón
President, Elizabeth Colón & Associates LLC | Co-Founder, Loisaida Inc.
LinkedIn - /in/elizabeth-col%C3%B3n-4b2ba226/
Loisaida Inc. presents ‘Our AmeRícan Thing,’ a three-part series commissioned by Loisaida Inc. as the official companion podcast to the 39th Annual Loisaida Festival. An original ‘Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward’ podcast production by Monte Cristo Ent., LLC. Hosted by Giraldo Luis Alvaré—CEO of Monte Cristo Ent., LLC and host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward and Cultura Live!—this series spotlights voices shaping culture, community, and legacy. Produced in collaboration with Bloque World. Filming, audio, and editing by Bloque World.
Join us on May 24, 2026, for the 39th Annual Loisaida Festival
Avenue C / Loisaida Avenue, 5th St to 12th St, Manhattan
https://loisaidafest.nyc/
