Solange, Gucci Mane, Werner Herzog, Teddy Riley Appearing at Red Bull Music Academy Festival NY, April 29th-May 21st

Red Bull Music Academy New York

RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY FESTIVAL NEW YORK will return for its fifth consecutive year, with original programming that explores and celebrates the city's rich cultural heritage, while also spotlighting the contemporary musicians currently shaping this heritage.

From APRIL 29th to MAY 21st, the FESTIVAL will feature performances, tributes to iconic NYC musicians and their scenes, conversations with creative trailblazers and celebrations of various international influences on the city's nightlife. The shows will unfold at prestigious institutions such as the SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM and the METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART to outdoor locations and uncharted spaces completely reconfigured for the occasion.

The festival will feature SOLANGE's multimedia dance performance "An Ode To," created exclusively for the GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM; a piano bar show by ATLANTA rap godfathers GUCCI MANE and ZAYTOVEN at the baby grand; DETROIT house legend and PRINCE superfan MOODYMANN playing a special tribute set; a celebration of the life and music of visionary composer ALICE COLTRANE, including music made during her ashram years and heard on the upcoming compilation "World Spirituality Classics 1: The Ecstatic Music of ALICE COLTRANE TURIYASANGITANANDA, a 10-hour listening experience bringing together generations of ambient music-makers including STEVIE WONDER's synth guru MALCOLM CECIL, BRIAN ENO collaborator LARAAJI, JULIANNA BARWICK, HUERCO S. KAITLYN AUERLIA SMITH, thereminist DORIT CHRYSLER and more.

Also, BROOKLYN label SACRED BONES RECORDS celebrate its 10th anniversary with special guest JIM JARMUSCH; an all-star band pays tribute to the HARLEM-raised songwriter, arranger, producer, A&R, engineer and living legend PATRICK ADAMS; and prolific songwriter, producer and instrumentalist TEDDY RILE will give a public lecture about his long and influential career including working with MICHAEL JACKSON to pioneering the NEW JACK SWING sound.

Other lectures at this year's festival include filmmaker WERNER HERZOG, who will talk about the music that has informed and inspired his films; and experimental music composer ALVIN LUCIER, who will discuss the tenets of his work. The FESTIVAL will also bring a range of global music scenes to the city, including a night of BRAZILIAN funk and SOUTH AFRICA's new lo-fi house music.

Tickets go on sale today at 11a (ET). See more details on the individual events, sign up for the #RBMANYC newsletter and purchase tickets at nyc.redbullmusicacademy.com.  

In addition to the events, #RBMANYC will tell original stories through editorial content – such as an immersive digital experience that brings to life the BEASTIE BOYS' legendary CANAL STREET STUDIO on the fifth anniversary of ADAM YAUCH's passing – on RBMA DAILY and RedBull.com's Music Channel. RED BULL RADIO will feature a month of NYC-focused programming, including event live streams, special broadcasts from RED BULL ARTS NEW YORK, and more.

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