Episodes

This Live N' Local episode features local composer, pianist and educator, Eli Yamin. Eli has dedicated his life to performing, teaching, and building community through jazz. He has performed and toured as a jazz ambassador for the United States in over 25 countries, and at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the White House. He co-founded and now directs Jazz Power Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through jazz arts education and performance...

This Live N' Local episode features local composer, pianist and educator, Eli Yamin. Eli has dedicated his life to performing, teaching, and building community through jazz. He has performed and toured as a jazz ambassador for the United States in over 25 countries, and at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the White House. He co-founded and now directs Jazz Power Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through jazz arts education and performance...

This Live N' Local episode features local composer, pianist and educator, Eli Yamin. Eli has dedicated his life to performing, teaching, and building community through jazz. He has performed and toured as a jazz ambassador for the United States in over 25 countries, and at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the White House. He co-founded and now directs Jazz Power Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through jazz arts education and performance...

Michael Manese is a Inwood-based Philippine-Born Filmmaker. His previous films include When bart6874 met lulu5547, Maxine, and The Pleasure of Being Served; which has gone on to play 22 film festivals throughout North America, Europe and the Philippines. He is currently in production for his latest project, "Asian PersuAsian" - which is a recipient of Inwood Art Works Inwood Film Festival Filmmaker Fund. Keep up with Michael's work at www.angrydougfilms.com

Michael Manese is a Inwood-based Philippine-Born Filmmaker. His previous films include When bart6874 met lulu5547, Maxine, and The Pleasure of Being Served; which has gone on to play 22 film festivals throughout North America, Europe and the Philippines. He is currently in production for his latest project, "Asian PersuAsian" - which is a recipient of Inwood Art Works Inwood Film Festival Filmmaker Fund. Keep up with Michael's work at www.angrydougfilms.com

Michael Manese is a Inwood-based Philippine-Born Filmmaker. His previous films include When bart6874 met lulu5547, Maxine, and The Pleasure of Being Served; which has gone on to play 22 film festivals throughout North America, Europe and the Philippines. He is currently in production for his latest project, "Asian PersuAsian" - which is a recipient of Inwood Art Works Inwood Film Festival Filmmaker Fund. Keep up with Michael's work at www.angrydougfilms.com

Born in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, Carla Franchesca attended Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and moved to New York with her family in 2010. Following her graduation from BMCC with an associate’s degree in Video Arts and Technology, she got her Bachelors in Film and Video at the City College of New York, and has risen through the ranks at the Manhattan Neighborhood Network to become its Production Facilitator. In 2016, Carla created her own film production company, Rayoelú Films...

Born in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, Carla Franchesca attended Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and moved to New York with her family in 2010. Following her graduation from BMCC with an associate’s degree in Video Arts and Technology, she got her Bachelors in Film and Video at the City College of New York, and has risen through the ranks at the Manhattan Neighborhood Network to become its Production Facilitator. In 2016, Carla created her own film production company, Rayoelú Films...

Born in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, Carla Franchesca attended Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and moved to New York with her family in 2010. Following her graduation from BMCC with an associate’s degree in Video Arts and Technology, she got her Bachelors in Film and Video at the City College of New York, and has risen through the ranks at the Manhattan Neighborhood Network to become its Production Facilitator. In 2016, Carla created her own film production company, Rayoelú Films...

Len Cicio is an architectural and landscape draftsman who works in colored pencils, pen & ink, oil pastels and aqua stick oil pastels. Influenced and inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s use of strong vibrant colors, Lyonel Feininger's towering architectural forms, and the essential strokes illustrating the work of Georgia O’Keefe, Len captures gothic, abstract, and surreal images with lush colors, and wonderful design patterns. Check out his work at www.lcicioart.com

Len Cicio is an architectural and landscape draftsman who works in colored pencils, pen & ink, oil pastels and aqua stick oil pastels. Influenced and inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s use of strong vibrant colors, Lyonel Feininger's towering architectural forms, and the essential strokes illustrating the work of Georgia O’Keefe, Len captures gothic, abstract, and surreal images with lush colors, and wonderful design patterns. Check out his work at www.lcicioart.com

Len Cicio is an architectural and landscape draftsman who works in colored pencils, pen & ink, oil pastels and aqua stick oil pastels. Influenced and inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s use of strong vibrant colors, Lyonel Feininger's towering architectural forms, and the essential strokes illustrating the work of Georgia O’Keefe, Len captures gothic, abstract, and surreal images with lush colors, and wonderful design patterns. Check out his work at www.lcicioart.com

Since graduating in 2018 from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Hassiem Muhammad has gone on to work in regional theater, Off Broadway workshops, indie films, and network television. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hassiem penned the web series “Angels of Uptown” – which he a co-produced, co-directed and acted in. Follow it on YouTube: Angels of Uptown, or Instagram/Facebook: AngelsofUptown_Series

Since graduating in 2018 from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Hassiem Muhammad has gone on to work in regional theater, Off Broadway workshops, indie films, and network television. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hassiem penned the web series “Angels of Uptown” – which he a co-produced, co-directed and acted in. Follow it on YouTube: Angels of Uptown, or Instagram/Facebook: AngelsofUptown_Series

Since graduating in 2018 from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Hassiem Muhammad has gone on to work in regional theater, Off Broadway workshops, indie films, and network television. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hassiem penned the web series “Angels of Uptown” – which he a co-produced, co-directed and acted in. Follow it on YouTube: Angels of Uptown, or Instagram/Facebook: AngelsofUptown_Series

Swedish-born choreographer Julia Bengtsson came to New York in 2012 to immerse herself in diverse opportunities that have ranged from classical ballet to baroque opera and film. She has choreographed over 20 productions at venues such as Carnegie Hall, UN Headquarters, Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, and Alvin Ailey Dance Center. In addition, she has choreographed and directed works for Opera Lafayette, Connecticut Ballet, Atlanta Baroque Orchestra – among others. She is fluent in Feu...

Swedish-born choreographer Julia Bengtsson came to New York in 2012 to immerse herself in diverse opportunities that have ranged from classical ballet to baroque opera and film. She has choreographed over 20 productions at venues such as Carnegie Hall, UN Headquarters, Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, and Alvin Ailey Dance Center. In addition, she has choreographed and directed works for Opera Lafayette, Connecticut Ballet, Atlanta Baroque Orchestra – among others. She is fluent in Feu...

Swedish-born choreographer Julia Bengtsson came to New York in 2012 to immerse herself in diverse opportunities that have ranged from classical ballet to baroque opera and film. She has choreographed over 20 productions at venues such as Carnegie Hall, UN Headquarters, Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, and Alvin Ailey Dance Center. In addition, she has choreographed and directed works for Opera Lafayette, Connecticut Ballet, Atlanta Baroque Orchestra – among others. She is fluent in Feu...

With his home-base out of New York City, filmmaker and non-fiction storyteller Brian Miller focuses primarily on creating short-form video content: documentaries, commercials, branded content and promos. Working in the roles of producer, shooter and editor, his work has taken him from Ghana to Japan to Costa Rica, telling stories for a variety of individuals and organizations along the way including GE, Unilever, McDonalds, Vogue, and Johnson & Johnson. Along with freelance clients, Brian works ...

With his home-base out of New York City, filmmaker and non-fiction storyteller Brian Miller focuses primarily on creating short-form video content: documentaries, commercials, branded content and promos. Working in the roles of producer, shooter and editor, his work has taken him from Ghana to Japan to Costa Rica, telling stories for a variety of individuals and organizations along the way including GE, Unilever, McDonalds, Vogue, and Johnson & Johnson. Along with freelance clients, Brian works ...

With his home-base out of New York City, filmmaker and non-fiction storyteller Brian Miller focuses primarily on creating short-form video content: documentaries, commercials, branded content and promos. Working in the roles of producer, shooter and editor, his work has taken him from Ghana to Japan to Costa Rica, telling stories for a variety of individuals and organizations along the way including GE, Unilever, McDonalds, Vogue, and Johnson & Johnson. Along with freelance clients, Brian works ...

Heather Godfrey has been teaching dance and working with children for over 20 years. After moving to NYC to attend Barnard College where she earned a B.A in Dance, Heather went on to pursue a career in musical theater for nearly 10 years. Highlights of her performing career included the national tour of The Will Rogers Follies, West Side Story, White Christmas, Damn Yankees, and Fiorello! She has combined her passion for dance, performance, children and her love of the Washington Heights commun...

Heather Godfrey has been teaching dance and working with children for over 20 years. After moving to NYC to attend Barnard College where she earned a B.A in Dance, Heather went on to pursue a career in musical theater for nearly 10 years. Highlights of her performing career included the national tour of The Will Rogers Follies, West Side Story, White Christmas, Damn Yankees, and Fiorello! She has combined her passion for dance, performance, children and her love of the Washington Heights commun...

Heather Godfrey has been teaching dance and working with children for over 20 years. After moving to NYC to attend Barnard College where she earned a B.A in Dance, Heather went on to pursue a career in musical theater for nearly 10 years. Highlights of her performing career included the national tour of The Will Rogers Follies, West Side Story, White Christmas, Damn Yankees, and Fiorello! She has combined her passion for dance, performance, children and her love of the Washington Heights commun...