The Bronx Music Heritage Center relies on the expertise of its Music Advisory Board, which includes Grammy winners, music historians, artists and community members.
Members:
Bill Aguado, Former Executive Director of Bronx Council on the Arts
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
Patty Dukes, Hip Hop artist, co-founder of Circa 95
Wallace Edgecombe, former Director of Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture
Dr. Maxine Gordon, Bronx African American History Project (BAAHP)
Grandmaster Caz, Hip Hop MC, co-founder of the Cold Crush Brothers
Bharati Kemraj, Dancer and founder of the Bharati Dance Academy
Ray Mantilla, Bronx-born Jazz and Latin jazz bandleader and percussionist
Alan Merrill, Rock & Roll musician
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
Reph Star, Hip Hop artist and co-founder of Circa ’95
Angel R. Rodriguez, Sr., Percussionist and founder of Bronx Living Legend series
Rodstarz, Hip Hop artist, Rebel Diaz Arts Collective
Dr. William Rodríguez, Latin Jazz pianist; founder of Celia Cruz High School
Felix Sarpong, CEO of Victory Entertainment International
Salieu Suso, Kora musician