YONAS MEDIA IS LOOKING FORWARD TO RETURNING TO APAP FOR OUR 20TH YEAR.
Please join us at one of our showcases as we have more than half of our roster showcasing this year!
2024 APAP SHOWCASES
Celebrate AMERI’KANA
Friday, January 12th 9:30PM | Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette St)
Celebrate AMERI’KANA is a journey into the rich tapestry of American music, celebrating its diverse origins and the individuals who contributed to its evolution. The specialty show features Latin Grammy-nominated Panamanian band Making Movies, Memphis gospel/soul group The Sensational Barnes Brothers, and Grammy Award-winning Tex-Mex Conjunto ensemble Los Texmaniacs. The evening will also include a collaborative ensemble called AMERI’KANA All-Stars led by Making Movies with Los Texmaniacs, The Sensational Barnes Brother, Mexican singer-songwriter Renee Goust, Memphis swamp/soulstress Marcella Simien, Anne Harris, and more.
The night starts with Making Movies at 9:30PM, followed by The Sensational Barnes Brothers at 10PM, Los Texmaniacs at 10:30PM, and the event concludes with AMERI'KANA ALL STARS at 11PM.
Celebrate Our Folk
Saturday, January 13th & Sunday, January 14th 2-6PM
Connolly's Irish Pub/Klub 45 (121 W. 45th St)
Yonas Media's 6th annual Celebrate Our Folk APAP showcase returns to Connolly's (just 8 blocks down 6th Ave from the Hilton) featuring performances by The Sensational Barnes Brothers, Making Movies, Magnolias, Los Texmaniacs , Terrance Simien and Marcella Simien, Renee Goust, Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez, Alea, and others. Free with APAP Badge or RSVP.
Los Texmaniacs
Saturday, January 13th 7:30PM
Jalopy Theatre and School of Music (315 Columbia St. New York, NY 11231)
Los Texmaniacs mix the simplest yet finest ingredients of Texas music to create a sound solidly rooted in tradition, exploding with contemporary vitality. Join us for a Texas two-step dance lesson at 7:30 pm, followed by Los Texmaniacs 8-late. But that's not all – before the concert, from 4:30-6 pm, Los Texmaniacs will host a Tex-Mex music workshop on the fundamental styles and repertoire of Tex-Mex Music from old-time German polkas, redovas, chotises (schottisches), waltzes and huapangos evolving with a dash of Norteno beats and Swamp 'n Roll. RSVP required.
Please take a moment to explore our 2024 ROSTER.
Yonas Media is proud to now represent five Grammy-nominated artists. Recently joining our diverse family are the acclaimed two-time Grammy winners, Los Texmaniacs, soul/funk icons The Bar-Kays, all female roots group Magnolias, and Colombian folk ensemble Bulla en el Barrio.
Progressive Bluegrass and Grammy nominees Kittel & Co., led by violinist Jeremy Kittel, are "thrillingly spontaneous... taking traditional music forward" according to the Times UK. Latin Grammy-nominated Making Movies continue to push the boundaries of American music with a sound Rolling Stone describes as “an eclectic blend of rumbero percussions, delicate organs, and grungy fuzz rock.” Making Movies presents AMERI’KANA All-Stars – a supergroup that blends the folkloric with the cutting edge and features a rotating cast of leaders in their respective genres. Memphis-based gospel/soul group The Sensational Barnes Brothers had a breakthrough year in 2023 captivating audiences at festivals like Rocky Mountain Folks, Sisters, and Freshgrass. Their momentum continues with prestigious bookings at Telluride Bluegrass and Merlefest in 2024. Marcella Simien, daughter of two-time Grammy award-winning Zydeco luminary Terrance Simien, is wielding the torch of a veritable creole dynasty blending elements of Zydeco, Soul, and Blues. Marcella has partnered with long time friend and collaborator Anne Harris to form an all female group Magnolias. Bulla en el Barrio, led by Combo Chimbita founders, brings the essence of traditional Bullerengue music, transporting audiences to the heart of Colombian folk culture. Grammy award-winning Los Texmaniacs are the past, present, and future of Conjunto music featuring Max Baca on the bajo sexto and his nephew Josh Baca, who is fast attaining legendary status on the accordion. In 2024 The Bar-Kays celebrated their remarkable 60-year journey, recognized as the "founding fathers of funk" by Soul magazine. Grammy-nominated Afro-Latino duo Los Rakas (the first Urbana group to play Coachella) and Grammy winner jazz/cabaret/soul/comedian Rizo round out the roster.
