2025 Concert Series

NYIC’s live Concert Series gives you the chance to listen and dance to some of the world’s greatest Salsa and Bachata artists in an up close and personal venue.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH

Yuniel Jimenez

Pinto Picasso

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH

Eric Cabanilla Y Su Grupo K’ndela

Kewin Cosmos

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 ST

Grizelle “Chachi” Del Valle

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  • Kewin Cosmos is a Dominican-American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his modern take on bachata music.Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, to immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic, Kewin discovered his passion for music at the age of 8, finding in it a euphoric escape. By 14, he was composing and engineering his own tracks, laying the foundation for a career that blends traditional Latin rhythms with contemporary pop and R&B influences .​danxer Dance everywhere+3Log in or sign up to view+3Instagram+3SoundCloud+1danxer Dance everywhere+1Log in or sign up to view+1SoundCloud+1

    Kewin's breakout came with the hit single "Dile," which garnered over 10 million views on YouTube, establishing him as a rising star in the bachata scene . His discography includes fan favorites like "Solo Quise Quererte," "Sin Censura," "La Vecina," and "100 X Hora," each showcasing his smooth vocals and emotive storytelling. Collaborations with artists such as Dani J, Toby Love, and Bachata Heightz further highlight his versatility and appeal within the Latin music community .​Sofar Soundsgo&dance+3Viberate Music Analytics+3YouTube+3

    Beyond the studio, Kewin has captivated audiences with live performances, including a notable concert in Barcelona in October 2024, where he headlined a night of bachata dancing . His music continues to resonate with fans worldwide, offering a fresh perspective on bachata that honors its roots while embracing modern sensibilities.

  • Grizel "La Chachi" Del Valle is a dynamic Puerto Rican-American artist whose talents span singing, songwriting, acting, and dancing. Born in Newark, New Jersey to Puerto Rican parents, she has cultivated a multifaceted career that bridges music, theater, and community engagement.

    In addition to her powerful vocal and theatrical presence, La Chachi is a prominent salsa dancer with deep roots in the Latin dance community. She was a featured performer with the renowned Caribbean Soul Dance Company, where her technical precision and emotional expressiveness distinguished her early on. Notably, she performed at the New York Salsa Congress back when it was known as the East Coast Salsa Congress, making history as the first female to both perform as a dancer and later return as a headlining musical act—a groundbreaking achievement in the world of Latin performance.

    Her music, which fuses Latin pop, reggaeton, and bachata, includes tracks such as "Una Noche," "Dulce (Limón & Jengibre)," and "Rumba." These works showcase her unique ability to blend traditional Latin rhythms with contemporary influences, connecting with a wide-ranging audience.

    Beyond her solo work, Grizel has contributed as a backup vocalist for iconic artists like Romeo Santos and has graced stages from New York to London. Her theatrical accomplishments include roles in productions like I Like It Like That – A Musical, a tribute to Latin culture through musical storytelling.

    Passionate about community empowerment, La Chachi is also an advocate for wellness and entrepreneurship. Her involvement in platforms like the SecureTheBigBag & Wellness Summit 2024 reflects her ongoing commitment to inspiring women and underrepresented voices in the arts and beyond.

    With a rare blend of artistry, cultural pride, and trailblazing spirit, Grizel Del Valle is not only a performer to watch—but a woman we are lucky to have leading the way.

  • Yuniel Jimenez "El Guajiro" (The Country Boy) is a singer-songwriter and a master tres player who came from Santa Clara, Cuba to New York City. He brought with him not only his tres-guitar but a piece of the countryside of Cuba to the Big Apple. In 2012, he described his experiences in a single “Un Guajiro en Nueva York" which was also the title of his first album. In 2015, his second CD, called “Hay Gente Pa' To'.…” was released. This is an album that has been enjoyed by a more diverse public. In 2017, "La Malicia” and ¨Hay Gente Pa´ To´ won the hearts of people of Medellin, Colombia and were voted #1 songs for six consecutive weeks in Latinastereo Radio Station. Today, Yuniel Jimenez's songs from his second album have been sizzling all over social media. Songs like "Hay Gente pa' To" and “Juliana” are the favorites of Salsa dancers around the world. Yuniel has also collaborated with artists such as Ricardo Arjona, René (Calle 13) or Albita Rodriguez. Also, he was part of the movie (Vivo) and the musical (In the Heights) recording the Cuban Tres. In the month of November of 2024, Yuniel released his third album called “La Verdad de la Vida”. His genuine lyrics and unique sound of the Cuban Tres will enchant any language speaker and make everybody dance!

  • David Alberto Pinto Arzón, better known as Pinto “Picasso” was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on September 16. In his career as a composer, producer, vocal coach, and artist of Pop-Urban-Latin music, he has had the indisputable support of the greatest in the urban class, making important collaborations with artists such as Plan B, Tito “El Bambino”, Ñengo Flow, J Alvarez, Tempo, Franco El Gorila, Trebol Clan and Daddy Yankee among others. 

    In the Anglo-Saxon world, he sang alongside music icons such as Smokey Robinson, Boyz II Men, Nicole Scherzinger, and Bobby McFerrin, representing his island of Puerto Rico in the prestigious a cappella music competition “The Sing-Off” broadcasted by the national network NBC. 

    He had the honor of being the “Opening Act” for the European route of Daddy Yankee’s world tour in 2015, performing in front of more than 200,000 people, including a performance in Israel as the first 4th generation artist from Puerto Rico to achieve it. 

    At present, Pinto Picasso has managed to do 4 tours as a main artist in Europe and two in Latin America, appearing at important events, such as the ALL MUSIC FEST Latin festival and sharing the stage with stars such as Tego Calderón, J Balvin, Ñejo and Nicky Jam, on the beaches of Lima, Peru in front of 45,000 people.

    With his new production, he now focuses on the tropical genre of Bachata, including influences such as R&B and popular urban rhythms.


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