People of Earth
The Django2 6th Avenue, New York 10013
People of Earth brings its large Latin and tropical music collective to The Django, with three vocalists, piano and vocals, bass, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, drums, timbal and conga. The listed ensemble is Ivan Llanes, Raul Rios and Claudia Mulet on vocals, Ahmed Alom on piano and vocals, Carlos Mena on bass, Andy Warren on trumpet, Arthur Torres on saxophone, Ilarivis Despaigne on trombone, Víctor Pablo on drums, Keisel Jimenez on timbal, and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich on conga. Expect a set built around the group’s expansive blend of Cuban, Puerto Rican, Brazilian and further musical currents.
Founded in New York City in 2017, People of Earth calls its sound A.T.M., or American Timba Music. Their work draws on Cuban timba and rumba, Puerto Rican bomba and plena, Haitian kompa, Brazilian MPB, and American soul, R&B and hip-hop, with songs in Spanish, English, Portuguese and Kreyole. Members have played with artists ranging from Gloria Estefan and Ruben Blades to the New York Philharmonic, while the group has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall and Disney Hall. Their 2023 self-titled debut earned 4.5 out of 5 stars from The Urban Music Scene, which praised the collective’s “exceptional dexterity of musicianship” and called its version of “Mambo” “explosive.”
The Django offers a subterranean jazz experience inspired by Parisian boîtes, with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls that frame a stage equipped with a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound system. The venue combines two cocktail bars and an open dining area where you can enjoy an elevated menu alongside live performances every night. The evening unfolds with a focus on attentive listening, enhanced by award-winning cocktails crafted by Natasha David and a selection of small plates and dinner options. Shows require a cover charge and reservations are recommended to secure your spot. The setting invites you to settle in for a night of rich jazz sounds, fine food, and carefully mixed drinks, all within the cellar level of the Roxy Hotel, creating a distinct mood that feels both exclusive and welcoming.