Hear the sounds of Cuba, Chile, South Africa, Mexico, and New Orleans at Rhythm Nation, JusticeAid’s spring benefit concert on May 19th at City Winery/NYC.

We’re thrilled to showcase the percussive power of award-winning Pedrito Martínez and his Group, along with a line-up of singers and musicians, including Claudia Acuña, Adam O’Farrill, Alicia Olatuja, Vuyo Sotashe, and Scott Sharrard, who promise to lift you up with joy and solidarity for our 2026 grantee partner, the National Immigration Project. Join us!

“Pedrito is a genius…working with him has been a revelation to me.”

—Wynton Marsalis

“The Pedrito Martinez Group is the real thing.  They had the club JUMPING! It made me feel like a teenager!“

—Quincy Jones

2026 Artist in Residence and acclaimed storyteller, Paola Mendoza, will make a special presentation of her recent projects.

Tickets include cocktails at the venue’s gorgeous Hudson River locale, a full course dinner, and prime seats.

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South African jazz vocalist and returning JusticeAid artist Vuyo (Vuyolwethu) Sotashe has established himself in the New York jazz scene since moving to NYC in 2013. He recently released a new album with pianist Chris Pattishall. Here they are at Harlem Stage.

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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.

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Your donation to JusticeAid will support the National Immigration Project commitment to help those most vulnerable to detention and deportation.

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