Salif Keita

Coney Island Mermaid Parade – June 21, 2008 (more photos by See-ming Lee) today in NYC & NJ * DANCE * free stuff * Sunday Best * Polvo @ Maxwell’s * Blondie @ Nokia Theater * Salif Keita & Haale @ Prospect Park * Yael Naim & Herman Dune @ Summerstage * PG Six, James William Hindle, Don Lennon, The Human Hearts @ Union Hall Folk singer James William Hindle is playing Union Hall with PG Six tonight (the Sunday night comedy shows are on hiatus)…

(sally grosart) concerts scheduled in Prospect Park, Brooklyn (2008) (most free) Jun 12 – Isaac Hayes (first show of the season) Jun 19 – Medeski Martin and Wood, Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog (DEFINITELY FREE) Jun 22 – Salif Keita Jun 24 – Gilberto Gil (tix) Jun 26 – Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dixie Hummingbirds Jun 27 – Cold War Kids (info) Jun 28 – LYRICIST LOUNGE: CROOKLYN DODGERS REUNION (info) July 11 – Brazilian Girls (info) July 12 – Beth Orton, Matt Munisteri (info) July 17 – Jerry Douglas Band, The Holmes Brothers July 18 – Deerhoof, Metropolis Ensemble (info) July 25 – Philip Glass, Marta Topferova Aug 01 – The Knights, Christina Courtin Aug 02 – The Sippy Cups, Ariane Bass Bass Bass Aug 03 – Daby Toure ALSO from the NY TIMES:Celebrate Brooklyn will open its 30th season on June 12 with a performance…