Five Best Acts at New York's LAMC

Trending Topics

Eduardo Cabra premieres his post Calle-13 band, Trending Topics, with Dominican singer Vicente Garcia and a group of multi-instrumentalists. The must-see show is set for July 14 at 3 p.m. at Central Park Summerstage. Jorge Drexler, ÌFÉ, and DJ Raff complete a powerful line-up.

Ana Tijoux

Leading Chilean hip-hop artist Ana Tijoux surprised fans when she came out with her latest project, Roja y Negro. Canciones de Amor y Desamor, a touring show in which she sings boleros and Latin American folk standards. We can’t think of a better place to experience this softer side of Tijoux than at the LAMC’s acoustic showcase. It takes place July 12 at 6 p.m. at City Winery. El B, Carlos Cros, Cheo & Ulises Hadjis, Mitre, Mirella Cesa & Mr. Pauer, Vega, and Flor de Toloache share the line-up.

Niña Dioz

Billboard has described Mexican rapper Niña Dioz as “a woman with power, determination and a clear soul” whose purpose in music is to inspire others to be themselves.

"Coming out as the first openly gay rapper in Mexico, in such a machista society, is something that makes me proud," Dioz says. 

Feel her pride and power July 12 at the Highline Ballroom. The showcase starts at 7:30 p.m. and also features PJ Sin Suela, Marrón and C-Kan.

Sistema Solar

The LAMC’s “Spotlight on Colombia” showcase could be its sweatiest with Afro-Caribbean sound system Systema Solar on hand to go beyond neo-cumbia into a psychedelic stratosphere, where they will be joined by Very Be Careful and El Freaky. The show is July 12 at 5 p.m. Queensbridge Park