About this Event
Sounds From the Gallery is a free concert series hosted by Culture Lab LIC inside its front art gallery. This unique event combines live music performances with the vibrant atmosphere of the gallery’s art exhibitions, creating an intimate and immersive cultural experience. Audiences can enjoy diverse musical genres while surrounded by contemporary artwork, making it a perfect fusion of art and sound.
Who is King Klavé?
Amaury Acosta, aka King Klave, is a Cuban-American Drummer, Composer, Producer, Educator, Curator, and Entrepreneur hailing from the cool, vibrant city of New York. As a creative individual, he takes immense pride in crafting wild and innovative art concepts. Many have labeled him as a true pioneer in this ever-evolving field called the music industry.
He is known for his unique musical fusion of various genres, including Jazz, Hip-hop, Funk, Soul, Afro-Cuban, and Electronic influences. This unique blend has allowed him to create unconventional and otherworldly pieces of art that captivate audiences and push the boundaries of traditional music.
Amaury has worked alongside many music icons including Iggy Pop, Robert Glasper, Pino Palladino, Q-Tip, Bilal, Descemer Bueno, Gigi Hadid, Kimbra, Candido Camero, Jose James, Paquito D’Rivera, and numerous others. Beyond his active involvement in the dynamic music scene of New York City, Amaury is recognized for his bold musical perspective and adept composition and production abilities. He spends his time creating new music, refining his craft, And constantly lost in the childlike wonder of his discovery.
He released his debut album “KingKlavé” in September 2022. The project features collaborations with over 20 musicians and combines Jazz, Hip-hop, R&B, Funk, and Afro-Cuban music. Recorded in New York City, it represents 10 years of creation and includes a multi-medium art project incorporating music, film, and painting. NPR named it the 2022 Staff Picks Album of the Year.
IG: @kingklave
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Culture Lab LIC, 5-25 46th Avenue, Queens, United States
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