The funk-fusion combo Afro Dominicano infuses their songs with Afro-Caribbean soul: a blend of traditional roots music from the Dominican Republic, including perico ripiao, palo, merengue and bachata, with afro-beat, reggae, calypso, samba, funk, punk rock and other diverse rhythms. The group's mix of harmonious vocals, accordion, guitar, traditional percussion and electric bass makes this a high-energy performance not to be missed! Afro Dominicano have performed in numerous venues in New York, including Lincoln Center and United Palace Theater, among others. The group features band leader/vocalist/accordionist Adriano Brito, vocalist Rafael Rodriguez on guira, vocalist Kelvin Ventura on second guitar, Jose Baez on tambora and bongos, lead guitarist Frankelyn "Franky Payne" Hernandez , Marco Mento on drums, and vocalist Jose “Cito” Cardenas on bass This program is funded by New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky.