"We are cultural and musical preservationists. We bring people together to honor our roots and pay homage to our ancestors through music, drum and dance.
¡WEPA! provides a foundation and shrine to experience the true meaning of tradition, joy and freedom."

¡WEPA! MUSIC SAMPLER COURTESY OF ANTONIO OCASIO (TRIBAL WINDS)

Thursday, July 14, 2011

¡WEPA! Wednesdays @ El Museo del Barrio :: ENDS AUGUST

Get ready to groove twice as much every week in July and August,
as Joann Jimenez and Antonio Ocasio bring their very own ¡WEPA! to El Museo del Barrio.


Grab a friend and join us for our weekly free extended Gallery hours,
Yes! FREE access to the gallery for this event!
live DJ and Drink Specials at El Café.

  The ¡WEPA! soundscape incorporates the wide range of their culture's musical wealth, blending Afro-Cuban, Latino Tribal, Orisha chants and straight up percussive rhythms mixed in with old salsa classics and other lovely sounds that live inside them... house music.


Every Wednesday in July and August
6-9pm :: FREE ADMISSION

Joann Jimenez presents...

¡WEPA!
Welcome to El Barrio
Afro-House + Latin-Soul

Resident DJ
Antonio Ocasio (Tribal Winds)

 and Special Guests every week!

El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th Ave (104th street)
Admission: Free

WEPA = When saying this jubilant word, "WEPA", you must hold the "e" for the longest amount of time, and the "a" for just as long. Variations are also acceptable.



1230 Fifth Avenue (104th Street)

6 train to 103rd Street // 2 or 3 train to 110th Street
M1, M2, M3, M4 Bus to 104th Street

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