After a long drought, live music has started to return to New York City’s indoor venues, and I — like many — am thrilled. But there are still few things I love more than summer outdoor concerts. How many opportunities do we city dwellers really get to marry our love of fresh outdoor air with the sensory pleasure of live music? Festival to Prospect Park’s Lena Horne Bandshell — a venue we love for its convenience and a series we love because it’s mostly free. The opening night of the summer series kicks off on Saturday with a show with the neo-soul singer Ari Lennox, the rapper Kamuu and the R&B artist Nesta.

Source: New York Times July 28, 2021 09:00 UTC