Join us at Rhythm Nation for a wondrous evening of song and solidarity on May 19th at City Winery NYC. Tickets include cocktails, a full course dinner, prime seats, and an opportunity to support our 2026 Grantee Partner, National Immigration Project. With a special appearance by Artist in Residence, Paola Mendoza.

About the show:
“Rhythm Nation,” is a celebration of musical diaspora that will carry you from Africa through the Caribbean, across South America to New Orleans and New York City. 100% of ticket revenue and sponsorships will provide unrestricted funds for the National Immigration Project. You can help fight immigration criminalization by contacting Managing Director Natalie Jowett.
Pictured here: Pedrito Martínez, Claudia Acuña, Adam O’Farrill, Alicia Olatuja, Vuyo Sotashe, and Scott Sharrard.
Sneak Preview
Returning JusticeAid vocalist Alicia Olatuja is known for a rich, genre-spanning sound that blends jazz, blues, gospel, classical, pop, and Afropop. Listen to her perform Laura Nyro’s “New York Tendaberry” with pianist Billy Childs.
DATE
Mon., May 19, 2026
City Winery
New York, NY
PROGRAM
An evening of song and inspiration, a 4-course dinner and drinks
GRANTEE
100% of ticket sales, donations and sponsorships will support the work of our 2026 grantee partner, the National Immigration Project.





