The Bronx Music Heritage Center relies on the expertise of its Music Advisory Committee, which includes Grammy winners, music historians, artists and community members.
Members:
José Francisco Avila, Director, Garifuna Coalition Inc.
Will Calhoun, Grammy-winning bandleader and drummer
Dr. Valerie Capers, Bronx-born jazz pianist and educator
Joe Conzo, Jr., Award-winning photographer
Grandmaster Caz, Hip Hop MC, co-founder of the Cold Crush Brothers
Rae De Vine, Artist, Educator, Facilitator
Erika Elliot, Program Director, Summerstage
Bharati Kemraj, Dancer and founder of the Bharati Dance Academy
Francesca Lamantia, Musician
Christine Licata, Arts Consultant
Alan Merrill, Rock & Roll musician
Fernando Michael, Fox & King Inc.
Dr. Mark Naison, History professor, Fordham University; Founder of the Bronx African American History Project (BAAHP)
Jimmy Owens, Bronx-born Jazz trumpeter and music educator; NEA Jazz Master
Angel R. Rodriguez, Sr., Percussionist and founder of Bronx Living Legend series
Rodstarz, Hip Hop artist, Rebel Diaz Arts Collective
Felix Sarpong, CEO of Victory Entertainment International
Desseree Soto, Director, Casita Rincon Criollo
Salieu Suso, Kora musician