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Afro-Latin Jazz Festival In Harlem On Wednesday

The second annual Afro-Latino Jazz Festival, which is free and open to the public, is happening in Marcus Garvey Park on Wednesday.

Revelers enjoy music at the third annual John Coltrane Jazz Festival, which took place at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park on Sept. 20.
Revelers enjoy music at the third annual John Coltrane Jazz Festival, which took place at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park on Sept. 20. (New York State Senator Cordell Cleare)

HARLEM, NY – Not ready to let go of summer just yet? Even though fall is here, there’s still time to enjoy Afro-Latin jazz outside in Harlem.

State Senator Cordell Cleare – who represents Harlem and a chunk of the Upper West Side – plus the El Barrio Music Speaks Festival, are hosting a second annual Afro-Latino Jazz Festival on Wednesday in Marcus Garvey Park.

The music begins at 3 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m., rain or shine, at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park (also known as Mount Morris Park), near 122nd Street and Mount Morris Park West.

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Performers include Son Del Monte Band, Joe Cuba Sextet, Dr. John Satchmo Mannan, Gina D’Soto, Steven Quendo, Steve Colon & Siglo 20, and more.

The event is free and open to the public. More information is available here.

Find out what's happening in Harlemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

“Bring yourselves, bring snacks, it’ll be a great time,” a spokesperson for Senator Cleare’s office told Patch.

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