#MusicUnderNewYork

[thomashutchings]

Returning to new york is always great! It’s always special to run into friends while out and about. I ran into this cool cat on my way to a fitting last week for some background acting stuff this week. If you see Gabe while you’re also out and about, tell him I said 👋🏽 hi! 🎷💪🏽🤟🏽 #musicundernewyork #muny #streetmusic This is good buddy @galdort We’ve been makin music for over a decade! You can see us with his fin New Orleans style band in a few weeks at The Bitter End, Fri 3/24, 11pm! Come through and hang! It’s always and adventure! #justgladtobehere #saxophone #bass #drums #guitar #vocals #soul #funk #jazz #livemusic #music #goodvibes #followyourbliss #amitabha #infinitelight #mabuhay #mahalo #live#music #ikigai #livemusic (at Times Square, New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpfw1SeJBG3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mtaartsdesign]

We join The Ebony Hillbillies​, long-time members of the #MusicUnderNewYork family, in mourning the passing of beloved, "rebel soldier" Norris Washington Bennett. His unique playing of the claw hammer styled 5-string banjo and the mountain dulcimer, along with his soulful singing, helped to share America's bluegrass legacy with audiences all over the world. Norris and The Ebony Hillbillies have played with #MTAMusic for many years, bringing countless hours of music into stations and to the delight of riders. #MTAArts sends condolences to Norris' family, friends, fellow members of Ebony Hillbillies, and his audience of millions who will miss his talent and spirit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRWhjwgoiC4&feature=youtu.be

[insertprofoundsaying]

@nakotls caught this pic of me last night right about the time I decided to let go of everything and ask, out loud, that I make $200 so I could pay my rent. Scared. Ashamed. Pitiful. These are some of the feelings right there. Then I said... Fuck this, it’s gotta happen today, I’m 7 days behind and I’m NOT stopping until I get it. I said, “hey y’all I’m a keep this real with you, I need to pay my rent today and this is the only place I work now. So, holla at your girl if there’s a part-time gig you love, and feel free to give!” And people started giving 20s. A man even looked me in the eyes and said “RENT!” Insane because people were thanking me for sharing MY gift and I realized...artists, if you want to know who you’re really impacting, get in the square or the subway with the people and find out. And if you really want this then you’re going to push past everything that makes you squeamish so you can say what you need to. #LOVEYOUPAYME #ARTIST #ENTREPRENEUR #BUSKER #SUBWAY #MTACHRONICLES #MUSICUNDERNEWYORK #MUSIC #MUSICIANSOFINSTAGRAM #buskersofinstagram #buskersofny #MOTIVATION #GOALS #LEAP https://www.instagram.com/p/B4p0PjgFvqh/?igshid=1v9s2h5j5hvs7

[overheardontheferry]

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Happy Wednesday from the #StatenIslandFerry @swafford.tom #musicundernewyork https://www.instagram.com/p/BvyxIZNh4R_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kfftyj1ag0xv

[theecussionist]

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Next #POPUPPARTY in May, I highly suggest you come through. WE R TURNING UP THIS SUMMER 🚨🎶❤️🌒🌺🌊 - #TOMCRUISE @donandrekmg #DonAndre #Rayban #popuppartynyc @roland_us #spdsx #spdjx #ecussionist #drummer #dj #drumjockey #dancehall #moombahton #tropicalfeels #NYC #NYCulture #musicundernewyork #dance #Party #goodvibes 📸 @aarontylerphotography (at Vieux Port (Marseille))

[adamroad]

In the summer I played a lot on the boardwalk.... there I met @lashanebiera an amazing friend and now collaborator .... he told me he made #movies and wanted to work together. His skills are refined and professional and he is one of the best dudes I’ve met ... so grateful for you brother and blessed to have such and incredible person and collaborator in my life 🙏🙏🙏���🏻...y’all will understand why when you see his work ... and so excited to show all of you what we have been working on.... lots of good stuff coming soon. #TRUBDR . . . . . . #newyorkcity #nyc #musicundernewyork #troubadour #adam #road #washingtonsquarepark #washpark #newmusic #livemusicnyc #busk #busker #guitarshare #subwalksandsideways #straturday #teletuesday (at Washington Square Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bhNTigbPm/?igshid=9wea5i0eu03u

[1shotpr]

Candid street photography . . #candid #candidphotography #nyctransit #nyc #mta #eos77d #canonusa #canon_photos #ny1pic #music #musicundernewyork #statenislandferry (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6_An4jJeMg/?igshid=xph0fcig4mzt

[troyweekesjr]

I did it!! And so did 32 others!! #Repost @mtaartsdesign with @get_repost ・・・ Congrats to the 33 new performers who were selected to join MTA Music Under New York Program after last week’s auditions! . Mike Barry Benny D John Bivona Champion Milkshake Damiyr Dawn Drake & Zapote Dingonek Street Band DoMo The Jack Of All Trades Fiddler & The Crossroads Mylez Gittens Hasta La Zeta Ishmael Levi Jake Kulak & The Low Down Justin & Aiyana Kazoo 365 Kokugonza Mugarula Letting Vallenato Ness Dove Olivia K Cameron Orr Kei Otaki Emma Park-Hazel Qenu Troy Ramey Roxie Reese Gilberto Rivera Orlando Sanchez Soto Strangers The Clubs The Pan-American Duo Troy Weekes Music Walker Adams Morgan Weidinger . 📸 of @troyweekesmusic By #PatrickCashin for #MTA. #mtaarts #mtamusic #musicundernewyork #auditions https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIz-ZcB_MU/?igshid=1u8gdmte3o0jz

[jnotemusic]

Music under New York... #musicdaily #musicundernewyork #newyork #nycmusicians #love #grandcentralstation #singersongwriter #indieartist #stephaniejeannot @jazzematt https://www.instagram.com/p/BxvE-I7njq8/?igshid=xyq1iqhz36tf

[daenigma]

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A day late but #HappyBirthdayMichaelJackson smooth jazz version of #Thriller #MusicUnderNewYork #GWyll (at Penn Station at Madison Square Garden)

[nytransitmuseum]

Since 1985, MTA Arts & Design has managed the Music Under New York program, bringing joyous and creative musical acts to commuters every day. On Tuesday, June 27th, join MTA Arts & Design Manager Lydia Bradshaw for a discussion on performing arts in the NYC Subway and the recent Music Under New York auditions held at Grand Central Terminal. Then, enjoy performances and hear the experiences of a few of the more than 350 soloists and groups that participate in the program.

These sketches were created during the May 2017 auditions at Grand Central Terminal by artist Joan Chiverton. Get half off tickets to tomorrow’s AfterHours program for just $5 with promo code MTAMUSIC at at www.nytransitmuseum.org/program/MUNY. 

[emsalerno]

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#musicundernewyork #operacollective #opera #timessquare #newyork #music #mynyc #iloveny #musicunderground (at Times Square, New York City)

[mtaartsdesign]

Don Witter, Jr., a dedicated #MusicUnderNewYork member for over two decades, will be greatly missed. Trained as a classical pianist in the Bronx from the age of four, Don debuted at Carnegie Recital Hall at five years old and after developing a passion for classical guitar at the age of seven, he performed guitar throughout New York City and returned to perform at the Weil Recital Hall 45 years later. A native New Yorker and graduate of the High School of Music and Art, Don was a beloved part of #MTAMusic and was passionate about sharing his sensitive and spirited music with people who would not normally have access to a classical guitar concert. A proud judge at the annual Music Under New York Auditions, Don valued connecting to people though music. Over the years, Don performed at many events and well-known venues throughout the city and produced CDs, wrote sheet music, web and magazine stories and participated as the subject of documentaries. #MTAArts sends condolences to Don’s family, friends, fellow musicians, and his audience of millions who will miss him and his musical gift that he shared with us all.

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[insertprofoundsaying]

It’s been lovely to be loved by you Times Square. @timessquarenyc y’all were cute even in the rain/fog. Thank you so much to @musicundernewyork for requesting me to be there and your awesome team members who really supported the two of us in this bizarre weather. #wednesdaymotivation to keep going, amirite? #buskingchronicles #workingmusician #giglife #timessquare #newyork #mta #musicundernewyork #subway https://www.instagram.com/p/B3PVMUflfFM/?igshid=lw1dk64ptqr9

[overheardontheferry]

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#StatenIslandFerry #musicundernewyork #HappyFriday @diverseconcertartists https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwb_YMshJ8u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nfq4g6jcei3g

[brotherhoodnovel]

Hello Everyone! I’m excited to share that I am part of the #CityArtistCorps! This award was created to activate and energize New York City’s artists and engage the public with arts activities this summer and fall. Thank you for being part of my creative journey, and thanks to New York Foundation for the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and Queens Theatre for the support! This will finally give me a chance to deliver the musical/reading extravaganza The Run and Hide: A Thrill Ride of Storytelling and Music that was scheduled at Queens Public Library in March 2020 but was canceled due to the pandemic and resultant lockdown. This award has given me the chance to revive it IN THE NYC SUBWAY! I am partnering with NHL’s Hall of Fame Fiddler Greg Holt, his band The Crossroads and the MTA’s Music Under New York program to deliver this unique and dynamic literary and musical experience in the 14th Street-Union Square Subway on Sunday September 19, 2021 @ 6PM. More info to come but so excited and hope everyone can make it! #cityartistcorps #cityart #authors #authorsofinstagram #cityartistcorpsgrants #cityartist #authorsofinstagram #author #writer #writersofinstagram #writing #writings #literary #book #bookstagram #books #thriller #thrillerbooks #thrillride #runandhide #brotherhood #music #fiddlers #reading #readings #performance #mta #mtasubway #musicundernewyork #musicunderground https://www.instagram.com/p/CTP_bteLurn/?utm_medium=tumblr