Abstract El Rectorado del Son Suggested donation $10El Rectorado del Son is a group of talented Houstonians who perform traditional Son Cubano, a style of music that originated in Cuba and gained worldwide popularity in the 1930s. Their repertoire mainly comprises styles of this era in Cuba, including son bolero, chachachá and son montuno. Formed in 2007, El Rectorado Del Son is known for their exuberant performances featuring classic instrumentation for the genre: bongos, bass, guitar...

Abstract Danza Azteca Taxcayolotl Suggested donation $10Danza Azteca Taxcayolotl launches the Rothko Chapel's 2016 Summer Sounds on the Plaza series, which explores indigenous music of the Americas. Danza Azteca Taxcayolotl is a grassroots Aztec dance group that is dedicated to preserving, as well as nurturing, the indigenous cultures of México as a means of fostering unity and connectedness between all cultures. SweetCup is on site selling delicious gelato, in addition to free beer from...

Abstract The Hustlers Brass Band launches the Rothko Chapel's 2015 Summer Sounds on the Plaza series, which commemorates the 10th anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita by featuring Louisiana music. The Hustlers Brass Band's energetic performance transports you from the Rothko Chapel plaza to the streets of New Orleans. Formed after Hurricane Katrina, this brass band mixes classic New Orleans second line sound with new influences. Yeti Sunshine is on site selling snowballs, in addition to free...

Abstract Texas musician Jon Dee Graham and son William Harries Graham captivate the audience with their soulful, engaging sound. Graham is a renowned songwriter and musician who has released eight albums and been featured in a documentary. He has also been honored by various awards, including Austin Musician of the Year in 2006. Yeti Sunshine is on site selling snowballs, in addition to free beer from Saint Arnolds and snacks. Bring your family, friends, and a blanket, and enjoy a summer night of...

Abstract Official State Musician of Texas Sara Hickman returns to launch the Rothko Chapel’s 2014 Summer Sounds on the Plaza series featuring Texas artists and their children. Sara, husband Lance Schriner, and daughter io hickman-schriner rock the plaza with joyful, captivating music. Sara has released more than 15 albums, the most recent of which is Shine. She is an avid supporter of various charities benefiting children, women, and health. In addition to a litany of music awards, she has been...

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Walagante Suggested donation $10

Walagante is a Houston-based Garifuna ensemble. SweetCup is on site selling delicious gelato, in addition to free beer from Saint Arnolds and snacks. Bring your family, friends, a blanket, and enjoy a summer night of music!

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Wayanay Inka Suggested donation $10

Founded in Lima, Wayanay Inka has established an international reputation for being among the finest ambassadors of Andean music. SweetCup is on site selling delicious gelato, in addition to free beer from Saint Arnolds and snacks. Bring your family, friends, a blanket, and enjoy a summer night of music!

Abstract Wahida Suggested donation $10Co-founders Tom Larson and Andrew Ward form the core of the musical group Wahida (meaning unity in Arabic and Urdu), performing a unique mix of gospel, New Orleans second line, and Mardi Gras Indian music counterposed with music from Sufi and North Indian traditions. Their performances not only energize and entertain, but strive to create and sustain a higher level of respect, interest, and peacefully shared purposes between cultures through the use...

Abstract Jason Oby Suggested donation $10 To celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, the Rothko Chapel presents music that inspired MLK as he led the movement to transform America from separation and strife to full civil rights and social justice for all. Tenor Jason Oby is joined by some of Houston’s leading African-American singers in a stirring program of protest songs, spirituals, and black gospel music. Further evoking the spirit of the movement, excerpts from...

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Sponsored with Southwest PEN, The Live Oak Foundation. Marathon readings from books currently being banned in communities and schools across the United States