 New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Harlem Stage) - In the tradition of Harlem Stage's Harlem Stride program, Cultural Fusion features a musical dialog between two world-renowned pianists - New Orleans legend Henry Butler and Cuban sensation Osmany Paredes. The program begins with curated selections from the late 20th Century, including pieces from the early jazz period played alongside ragtime, danzones, and habaneras to reveal and celebrate historical parallels. Cultural Fusion is a Habana|Harlem premiere, curated by Onel Mulet. The Harlem Stride program celebrates the legacy of music that emanates from the community and offers a forum for its development. When: Friday June 25, 7:30 pm Where: The performance takes place at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue at 135th Street. Tickets for each show are $15, available at www.HarlemStage.org or by calling 212-281-9240 ext. 19 or 20.
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