Sokyu Ryan DeFranzo, a professional musician who has been a resident at New York Zendo Shobo-ji this year and earlier was a resident at Dai Bosatsu Zendo, will offer a piano performance as a benefit for Shobo-ji. The concert is his expression of gratitude for the zendo as a place where one can cultivate tranquility, insight and compassion within the clamor of New York City. His one-hour solo performance at Saint John’s in the Village will be followed by refreshments. You are welcome to attend in person or online. Read more »
Works by Cambodian composer Chinary Ung and Vietnamese composer and performer Vanessa Van-Ahn Vo, performed by guest artists Elissa Johnston and Kathleen Roland, sopranos, and the Society All-Stars, with Heather Buchman conducting. Read more »
Have you ever seen meditation meet hip-hop? On Tuesday, April 19th, you will have the opportunity to experience an enlivening spiritual and musical collaboration. Zion I & The Grouch is a hip-hop band from the west coast visiting Syracuse on their “Healing of the Nation Tour." Zion I & The Grouch uses hip-hop as a vehicle to support the nation through the trials of modern times; send positive, uplifting messages to youth; and promote social activism.
The energy and excitement of the giant drums of peace will rock the neighborhood in recognition of the historic Zen Center home built by the first president of the village of Syracuse, Joshua Forman two hundred years ago. The concert will take place on the front porch of the Forman House at the Zen Center of Syracuse, 266 W Seneca Turnpike.
