Concert goers at Friday’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival enjoyed a female-led jazz show, drawing audiences of all ages to Prospect Park for an evening of live music.
The Cindy Blackman Santana Group headlined the evening, supported by vibraphonist and composer Patricia Brennan and vocalist Lucía. Blackman-Santana is a renowned drummer whose career includes leading her own bands and playing with artists like Lenny Kravitz and the band Santana.
Now in its 47th season, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! is hailed as New York’s longest-running free outdoor arts festival. This year’s festival is centered around the theme “Radical Joy,” highlighting inclusivity and uplifting the communities that make up the city.
The 2026 season has one of the most women-forward lineups in the event’s history, showcasing artists across a range of genres, according to BRIC.
The concert took place at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, where attendees gathered in seating area and across the surrounding lawn with blankets and folding chairs. Some audience members stood to dance while others enjoyed the performance from their seats.
The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! series will continue throughout the summer with additional performances listed here.
