Soca Sensation Machel Montano to Bring Carnival Vibes to The Apollo
Labor Day weekend, The Apollo is thrilled to present the King of Soca, Machel Montano. Known for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, Montano is set to bring the vibrant energy of Carnival to Harlem. This event promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community.
Montano's iconic hits and high-energy stage presence pack stadiums full of loyal fans. Audiences will have the rare opportunity to experience Machel’s fusion of traditional soca rhythms and contemporary sounds up-close in The Apollo’s Historic Theater, reflecting Montano's mission to bring soca music to mainstream audiences across the globe.
About The Apollo
The Apollo is an American cultural treasure. It is a vibrant non-profit organization rooted in the Harlem community that engages people from around New York, the nation, and the world. Since 1934, The Apollo has celebrated, created, and presented work that centers Black artists and voices from across the African Diaspora. It has also been a catalyst for social and civic advocacy. Today, The Apollo is the largest performing arts institution committed to Black culture and creativity.
The Apollo is a commissioner and presenter; catalyst for new artists, audiences, and creative workforce; and partner in the projection of the African American narrative and its role in the development of American and global culture.
The Apollo envisions a new American canon centered on contributions to the performing arts by artists of the African diaspora, in America and beyond.
