Habibi Festival at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Featuring EMEL, Mai Elgizouli, Nesrine, Yacine Boulares and the Habibi Festival House Band, and Yalla! Party Project
About This Event
Habibi Festival at BRIC brings together Emel Mathlouthi, Mai Elgizouli, Nesrine, Yacine Boulares with the Habibi Festival House Band, and Yalla! Party Project. Emel, a Tunisian-American singer whose work grew from North African protest circuits into a hybrid of Arabic song forms, electronics and chamber-like arrangements, anchors a program that pairs her measured vocal approach with dance- and ensemble-oriented performance.
About Brooklyn Poetry Slam
The Brooklyn Poetry Slam is a dynamic showcase of verbal artistry and cultural exchange, celebrated for its innovative fusion of spoken word, hip-hop, and social commentary. Taking place in New York's vibrant borough of Brooklyn, this event has become a pivotal platform for emerging voices and seasoned poets alike. The slams are renowned for their electrifying performances that not only entertain but also challenge societal norms, offering a stage where diverse experiences and perspectives can thrive. With a history of performances that captivate audiences, from the iconic Brooklyn Museum to local cultural hubs, the slam has earned its place as a must-see event for residents and visitors seeking to connect with the pulse of contemporary urban life. Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or new to the genre, the Brooklyn Poetry Slam promises an unforgettable evening of inspiration and community spirit that will leave you reflecting long after the final applause.
About the Artists
Brooklyn Poetry Slam | Feb 10,
Brooklyn Poetry Slam | Feb 10 is a New York City–based group working in dance, with appearances at BRIC and within BRIC’s House Party programming. Their recent orbit includes shared bills with Brooklyn Poetry Slam | Mar 10 and Brooklyn Poetry Slam | April 7, alongside events such as BlackSpace Present: Kinfolx Imagining Neighborhoods Pitch Night, FUN WITH FRIENDS, and TERAPIA.
Brooklyn Poetry Slam | Mar 10,
Brooklyn Poetry Slam | Mar 10, is a New York City–based group working in dance, with appearances at BRIC. Their recent performance history sits inside the borough’s mixed-genre circuit, including Brooklyn Poetry Slam editions (Feb 10 and April 7) and community-facing programs such as BlackSpace Present: Kinfolx Imagining Neighborhoods Pitch Night.
and BlackSpace Present: Kinfolx Imagining Neighborhoods Pitch Night
and BlackSpace Present: Kinfolx Imagining Neighborhoods Pitch Night is a dance group presented at BRIC, part of New York City’s performance circuit. Their work has appeared alongside recurring community platforms like Brooklyn Poetry Slam, and within BRIC House Party bills including TERAPIA and FUN WITH FRIENDS.
House Party presents, FUN WITH FRIENDS
House Party presents, FUN WITH FRIENDS is a New York City dance group with an ongoing presence at BRIC. The collective moves between performance and community-facing formats, with appearances alongside Brooklyn Poetry Slam (including Feb 10, Mar 10, and April 7) and BlackSpace Present: Kinfolx Imagining Neighborhoods Pitch Night.
Brooklyn Poetry Slam | April 7,
Brooklyn Poetry Slam | April 7 is a New York City–based group working in dance and performance, appearing at BRIC and within the BRIC House Party ecosystem. Their recent affiliations include Brooklyn Poetry Slam editions on Feb 10 and Mar 10, alongside community-facing bills such as BlackSpace Present: Kinfolx Imagining Neighborhoods Pitch Night, FUN WITH FRIENDS, and House Party presents.
House Party presents, TERAPIA
House Party presents, TERAPIA is a dance-focused group seen in New York City performance contexts, including BRIC. Their work has also appeared alongside community-facing programs such as Brooklyn Poetry Slam (Feb 10, Mar 10, and April 7) and BlackSpace Present: Kinfolx Imagining Neighborhoods Pitch Night, as well as House Party presents, FUN WITH FRIENDS.