Irka Mateo

Irka Mateo’s artistic career has been one of breaking boundaries to embrace people’s deepest humanity. Her art has incubated in Spain, France, Brazil, Canada, the United States and her native Dominican Republic.

In the Dominican Republic Irka – a Taina – is an important cultural figure – of some controversy.

These are Images of my CD release concert. Photographs by Erika Morillo

Irka Mateo Trio

Brazilian Music

Irka Mateo, Voice
Gustavo Dantas, Guitar
Ze Mauricio, Percussion

Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 8:00p.m

@ HABANA ROOM

134 E 48 St. at Lexington. NYC
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IRKA MATEO's BAND "ANACAONA"

@ CULTURARTE  Anacaona Theater

Friday March 5th, 8:00pm
260 Audubon Ave. at 178 St. NYC

@ BARBES

Friday April 16th, 8:00pm 
376 9th Street
Brooklyn, NY

Irka Mateo Duo

Irka Mateo: Voice and Percussion
Alexis Monvelino: Guitar

@ RIO PENTHOUSE GALLERY

Rio Penthouse Gallery
10 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
(between W. 159th & W. 160th Streets)

 These pictures represent the musical folklore and the traditions in the popular religion celebrations. This research took place in the south west of the country. These pictures were taken in altars and celebrations to the Holy Spirit, Saint Benito and St. John The Baptist. The music played was Comarca, Jucusion, Mangulina, Carabine and Salves. The vibrant energy of the Dominican culture is evident in the bright colors and intensity of the people.

Photographs: Karol Gonzalez