
Music has always been fundamental to the mission at BAM—it’s in our name. Our BAM Free Music series, launched in 2025, packed the house with audiences hungry for fresh sounds. Programmed by trusted music curator Lia Camille Crockett, our second season turns the spotlight on Caribbean artists and sounds, a reflection of Brooklyn’s disparate yet interconnected Caribbean cultures.
An instant sensation in its first season, BAM Free Music presented major artists like Bilal and Pedrito Martínez alongside rising stars such as Angélica Garcia and Riccie Oriach. Summer brought an exciting new partnership with BSE Global for their inaugural Planet Brooklyn Festival. Stay tuned for our detailed season announcement, coming soon!
BAM Free Music events are held in The Adam Space at BAM's Peter J. Sharp building, a premier destination to see and hear local, national, and global artists in a welcoming setting suited to listening, mingling, and dancing. Get your groove on with fellow music lovers and tastemakers, with DJs keeping the music flowing before and after each performance.
An instant sensation in its first season, BAM Free Music presented major artists like Bilal and Pedrito Martínez alongside rising stars such as Angélica Garcia and Riccie Oriach. Summer brought an exciting new partnership with BSE Global for their inaugural Planet Brooklyn Festival. Stay tuned for our detailed season announcement, coming soon!
BAM Free Music events are held in The Adam Space at BAM's Peter J. Sharp building, a premier destination to see and hear local, national, and global artists in a welcoming setting suited to listening, mingling, and dancing. Get your groove on with fellow music lovers and tastemakers, with DJs keeping the music flowing before and after each performance.
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Admission is free, first-come first-served, and capacity is limited, so we recommend arriving early. RSVP does not guarantee entry, but helps us prepare for your experience and will ensure you get the latest information about the performance.
BAM Members and Patrons ($500+) enjoy guaranteed entry to BAM Free Music
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
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Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by
Sponsor of BAM Free Music, M&T Bank
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Thu, Feb 12 at 7pmOKANWith GARO
Taking its name from the word for heart in Santeria, OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban and other global rhythms with jazz, folk, and classical forms, delivering songs about immigration, resistance, and joy. -
Thu, Mar 12 at 7pmYaya BeyWith Ayanna Heaven
A Queens-born singer-songwriter who’s spent her entire life immersed in song, Yaya Bey draws upon her family’s deep Bajan roots in a vital mix of R&B, hip-hop, jazz, soul, dance music, and soca. -
THU, MAR 19 at 7pmAnika + Hearts of SteelWith GabSoul
Anika Berry, an award-winning Trinidadian-American artist who blends traditional soca sounds with R&B influences, shares the BAM stage with Brooklyn steel band Hearts of Steel and other guests. -
Thu, Apr 2 at 7pmDavid Rivera y La BámbulaWith Discolocas
Singer-songwriter, drummer, and bandleader David Rivera y La Bámbula weaves together hip-hop, funk, R&B, and touches of electronic music with echoes of 1970s salsa and other rich Caribbean and Puerto Rican traditions. -
Thu, Apr 16 at 7pmLena DardeletWith MPeach
French-Dominican artist Lena Dardelet, a trilingual singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, infuses Caribbean and Dominican music with her multicultural influences and modernity. -
Thu, May 7 at 7pmPaul BeaubrunWith Zona Libre
A scion of Haitian musical royalty, Paul Beaubrun weaves cultural history, guitar skills, and rich vocals in English, French, and Creole into a mesmerizing journey infused with rock, roots, and blues.
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MEMBERSHIPBAM Membership ($100+)
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Enjoy half off stages and screens as a member. With valuable discounts, advance access to tickets, and invitations to special events, BAM Membership is your license to see more for less. -
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