Join mathematician and storyteller Chaim Goodman-Strauss for a unique walking tour that finds rhythm in stone and harmony in design. Explore the decorative language of 19th-century architecture – from tiled façades to carved windowsills – and check out how patterns and symmetry can echo the structures of music itself. Part visual puzzle, part historical deep dive, this tour invites you to experience the city as a quiet symphony of shapes and forms.
Registration link: momath.org/walkingtours
Meet at Additions, the shop at the National Museum of Mathematics (225 Fifth Avenue), no later than 8:50 am for check-in. Tours will begin promptly at 9:00 am.
This walking tour explores more than just Tin Pan Alley — it traces a path through Manhattan’s rich architectural landscape, uncovering the deep connections between music and the built environment. Guided by MoMath’s renowned exhibit designer and Associate Director Tim Nissen, the route includes a range of historical styles from Beaux Arts to Art Deco to International Style, with reflections on how these aesthetics resonate with musical forms like jazz and classical. Inspired by Goethe’s observation that “architecture is frozen music,” this tour invites participants to consider the rhythm, harmony, and mood of New York City itself.
Registration link: momath.org/walkingtours
Meet at Additions, the shop at the National Museum of Mathematics (225 Fifth Avenue), no later than 8:50 am for check-in. Tours will begin promptly at 9:00 am.
This interactive three-part experience, led by Goussy Célestin and her 8-piece AyitiBrass ensemble, invites families into a celebration of jazz, rhythm, and Haitian tradition. Blending classic jazz standards with original compositions, the performance highlights the musical ties between New Orleans Second Line and Haitian Rara, brought to life with horns, traditional Haitian wind instruments, and call-and-response grooves. A lively dance segment follows, with professional dancers leading simple, fun movements for all ages. The experience wraps with a hands-on workshop where kids create their own instruments from recycled materials and small percussion instruments, then join the band in a group jam session that captures the creative, participatory spirit of jazz.
Award-winning pianist and composer Dabin Ryu brings cerebral depth and emotional richness to every performance. Born in Seoul and based in NYC, she’s a Juilliard Artist Diploma candidate with prior degrees from Berklee and Manhattan School of Music.
Asase Yaa’s “Rhythmic Roots” weaves a sonic thread from traditional West African drumming to American tap, mapping a musical heritage that’s traveled across generations and continents.
Michael Mayo is a vocal force of nature. The son of two professional musicians, Mayo channels jazz, R&B, gospel, and experimental flair into a boundary-pushing sound. A graduate of the Thelonious Monk Institute and the New England Conservatory, Mayo has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, and more.
Asase Yaa’s “Hear My Voice” is a fusion of West African oral storytelling and the deep soul of gospel. The performance journeys through spirituals and field songs, all led by a Djeli, a traditional West African storyteller-historian-musician. When slaves were stripped of their drums, their voices carried the rhythm. Songs became the vessels for truth, pain, and hope. The set culminates in contemporary gospel music, actively engaging the audience through lively call-and-response interactions.
The Roy Hargrove Big Band carries forward the legacy of the late, great Roy Hargrove – an iconic trumpeter whose genre-defying artistry earned him two Grammy Awards and global acclaim. Known for fusing hard bop with hip-hop, soul, and funk, Hargrove expanded the language of jazz for a new generation.
Asase Yaa’s “Afro House Celebration” turns the entire experience into a joyful eruption. With pulsing percussion and high-octane dance, the audience becomes part of the show. In this shared experience, Asase Yaa brings the rhythm and the audience brings it to life. It climaxes with an inclusive dance circle, fostering community and celebration through communal movement and music.
Lizz Wright is a celebrated American vocalist and songwriter renowned for her velvety alto voice, described by The New York Times as having “the texture of barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather.” With a career spanning more than two decades, she blends gospel, soul, jazz, and folk into a signature style that transcends genre.
Join mathematician and storyteller Chaim Goodman-Strauss for a unique walking tour that finds rhythm in stone and harmony in design. Explore the decorative language of 19th-century architecture – from tiled façades to carved windowsills – and check out how patterns and symmetry can echo the structures of music itself. Part visual puzzle, part historical deep dive, this tour invites you to experience the city as a quiet symphony of shapes and forms.
Registration link: momath.org/walkingtours
Meet at Additions, the shop at the National Museum of Mathematics (225 Fifth Avenue), no later than 8:50 am for check-in. Tours will begin promptly at 9:00 am.
This walking tour explores more than just Tin Pan Alley — it traces a path through Manhattan’s rich architectural landscape, uncovering the deep connections between music and the built environment. Guided by MoMath’s renowned exhibit designer and Associate Director Tim Nissen, the route includes a range of historical styles from Beaux Arts to Art Deco to International Style, with reflections on how these aesthetics resonate with musical forms like jazz and classical. Inspired by Goethe’s observation that “architecture is frozen music,” this tour invites participants to consider the rhythm, harmony, and mood of New York City itself.
Registration link: momath.org/walkingtours
Meet at Additions, the shop at the National Museum of Mathematics (225 Fifth Avenue), no later than 8:50 am for check-in. Tours will begin promptly at 9:00 am.
Lucy Kalantari is a GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, composer, producer, and engineer celebrated for her jazz and children’s music. A bilingual songwriter with Dominican roots, Kalantari writes music that uplifts, connects, and inspires. Her latest album Creciendo earned a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Children’s Music Album and a Premios Soberano nod for Album of the Year. She’s also a featured songwriter for the new Dora series on Paramount+ and Nick Jr.
ABCirque, New York City’s premier contemporary circus company, joins GRAMMY® Award-winner Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats for a mash-up of jazz and jaw-dropping acrobatics.
The Caracas Trio weaves Afro-Venezuelan rhythms with jazz improvisation into a sound that’s as joyful as it is complex. Formed by Gabriel Chakarji (piano), Juan Diego Villalobos (vibraphone), and Daniel Prim (percussion), the trio blends Caribbean, Brazilian, and jazz influences with vocal interplay and high-energy grooves.
A multidisciplinary artist originally from Mexico and now based in NYC, Melissa Almaguer is redefining tap as a vehicle for healing and artistic expression.
Latvian vocalist and composer Arta Jēkabsone infuses her jazz with Baltic soul. A graduate of the Riga Dome Choir School, she’s made waves internationally through masterclasses, competitions (like the Montreux Shure Jazz Voice Competition), and deeply personal recordings.
Brandee Younger is redefining the harp’s role in contemporary music, seamlessly weaving it into jazz, soul, and hip-hop. A fearless innovator, she made history as the first Black woman nominated for a Grammy® in Best Instrumental Composition and recently won the 2024 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album for Brand New Life.
Ravi Coltrane is a Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who has carved a distinctive path in modern jazz. The son of John and Alice Coltrane, Ravi has never coasted on legacy – he’s built his reputation on thoughtful, innovative playing and fearless exploration.