Quantic and His Combo Barbaro hits The Beach at Governors Island

As a local gal, I could not be happier seeing The BEACH @ Governors Island become not only “best place to see out-of-doors rock 'n' roll in NYC” as Dan Aquilante, Music Critic of the New York Post recently wrote, but also a haven for local music and culture.

I am a strong believer in supporting my community and the music that comes with it. Luckily, my New York City community is so diverse that music from all over the world may be heard at The BEACH @ Governors Island.

This past Sunday, Turntables on the Hudson came to The BEACH for the second time this summer. DJs from all over the world including Beto, Busquelo, Paolo, Frankie Francis, Nickodemus, Mariano, and Nappy G on percussion entertained the crowd with their mix of Latin, Dance, Reggae and House music.

The featured band of the night was Quantic and His Combo Barbaro. This band of seasoned Latin musicians from Cali, Columbia reminded me of Buena Vista Social Club, but with a Columbian twist. Quantic and His Combo Barbaro did not miss a beat and turned The BEACH into a real South American musical experience.

As I mentioned before, the beauty of New York City is its diversity and worldly identity. The BEACH @ Governors Island is quickly becoming that spot where different cultures already living in the same city, can gather, dance and enjoy a summer night of fantastic music.

Turntables on the Hudson is coming to The BEACH one more time this summer, on Sunday, September 6th, to celebrate their 11th Anniversary. As your summer draws to an end, I highly recommend attending this event in order to experience what New York City truly offers to all the beautiful people from around the world that call this marvelous city, home.

Music for all.

Lady Liberty