Ruben Dario Ramirez is a digital illustrator and NFT enthusiast. His work is inspired by the cartoons he grew up watching as a child, his inner-city upbringing, and nerd culture. With over 10 years of experience, his client list includes brands like P&G, Converse, Snipes, and Democracy Now. He has illustrated books for Harper Collins and authors like Isabela Ayende. His work has been published in the Manhattan Times, and the Bronx Press – as well as featured in The African Museum, and The Bronx Council of The Arts. He currently lives in Uptown, NYC with his wife and three children.
MUSIC · FOOD · ARTS · CULTURE
The Loisaida Festival
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SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2023
Celebrate with us at the iconic 36th Annual Loisaida Festival! Enjoy the unity and resolve of the Lower East Side in featuring our diverse immigrant communities marking in its history, Latino culture, music, cuisine, and art of our ever growing communities.
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15,000+ Visitors
Every Year!
Main Stage
12:00P
DāSo
+ DJ Drestar
12:15P
Batalá New York
12:40P
Dorill Initiative Teens
1:00P
Eljuri
Power Rock Trio
2:10P
Kinto Zonó
Plena & Bomba
2:00P
VIVA Loisaida! Awardees Recognition
3:00P
Lower East Salsa
Salsa
4:00P
NaboriNyah
Reggaeton · Urban
Theatre Lab
at La Plaza Cultural
12-1P
Line-Up & Schedule
12:00 pm - The Island School (short play)
1:00 pm - Brentwood High School Bilingual Theater - (short play)
1:45 pm - Westbury School Bilingual Theater - (short play)
2:00 pm - DJ Sunny Cheeba (music)
2:30 pm - Alejandra Rosa (poetry, performance)
3:00 pm - Adriana Devers (poetry, dance, stories)
3:30 pm - Teatro Yerbabruja (short play)
4:00 pm - Teófilo Torres con Pateco (performance)
4:30 pm - Jota Erre (music)
1:00 pm - Brentwood High School Bilingual Theater - (short play)
1:45 pm - Westbury School Bilingual Theater - (short play)
2:00 pm - DJ Sunny Cheeba (music)
2:30 pm - Alejandra Rosa (poetry, performance)
3:00 pm - Adriana Devers (poetry, dance, stories)
3:30 pm - Teatro Yerbabruja (short play)
4:00 pm - Teófilo Torres con Pateco (performance)
4:30 pm - Jota Erre (music)
Street Level
5th-12 street
1:00P
Conjunto Los Fascinantes
Live Music in 9C Community Garden
3:00P
Casa Adela Rumba with Jip Jop Jibarito
On 4th Street
12:00P
PRIDA Artisan Block.
On 5th Street
12:00P
Charlie Rosario Exhibition
La Sala de Pepe
12:00P
Bouncy Houses
On 10th Street
12:00P
Bio Bus
On 7th Street
1:30P
Pony Rides
On 6th Street
12:00P
Thrive Collective · Community Mural Painting in honor of Jean Michel Basquiat
On 9th Street
2:00P
LES Sports + PSA-4
Kids vs. Cops Basketball Game
On 8th Street
2:00P
Loisaida Inc. & Listening Lab
Activation
Activation
La Plaza Cultural on 9th
Catch TeTxtié Live on LOISAIDA TV!
VIRTUAL CO-HOSTS Diana Pou + Gilberto Gabriel
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A story born via text messages. The Spanglish phrase "te textié" which translates to English as "I texted you" defines very much the origins of this duo. Formed by Gilberto Gabriel & Diana Pou, who used their respective names as the duo name from 2018 to 2020, TeTxtié marks a new beginning for this couple that now are not only the artists but also the music producers of their upcoming music. Their sound is defined by a mix of different genres such as: Hip-Hop/Rap, RnB, Jazz and Latin Pop. Their newest single "Sal Pa' Fuera" is available on every digital music platform.
Diana Pou is a Dominican Actress & Singer/songwriter based in New York City. Recipient of the HOLA, ATI and LATA awards (2022-2023) as Best Leading Actress for her interpretation of “B” in Boundless Theatre Company's production of “Mercado Libre”.
Some of her theatrical highlights include: “¡GUARACHA!” a staged version of Luis Rafael Sanchez’s iconic novel where Pou originates the role of “China” at Pregones/PRTT. This production was featured by the New York Times Critics Pick. And; the first official Spanish production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights” directed by Waddys Jacquez where Pou plays “Vanessa”.
Recently Ms. Pou had her big screen debut in the Honduran film “La Condesa” as “Débora”. Available for US and Canada via Amazon Prime; and for Spain and Portugal Via Filmin.
Maluma's Backup singer for his "Felices los 4" performance at the MTV Video Music Awards 2018.
Diana has a music duo "TeTxtié" alongside with puertorican artist Gilberto Gabriel. Their latest single "Sal Pa' Fuera" is available on every digital music platform.
Diana Pou is a Dominican Actress & Singer/songwriter based in New York City. Recipient of the HOLA, ATI and LATA awards (2022-2023) as Best Leading Actress for her interpretation of “B” in Boundless Theatre Company's production of “Mercado Libre”.
Some of her theatrical highlights include: “¡GUARACHA!” a staged version of Luis Rafael Sanchez’s iconic novel where Pou originates the role of “China” at Pregones/PRTT. This production was featured by the New York Times Critics Pick. And; the first official Spanish production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights” directed by Waddys Jacquez where Pou plays “Vanessa”.
Recently Ms. Pou had her big screen debut in the Honduran film “La Condesa” as “Débora”. Available for US and Canada via Amazon Prime; and for Spain and Portugal Via Filmin.
Maluma's Backup singer for his "Felices los 4" performance at the MTV Video Music Awards 2018.
Diana has a music duo "TeTxtié" alongside with puertorican artist Gilberto Gabriel. Their latest single "Sal Pa' Fuera" is available on every digital music platform.
Diana Pou es una actriz y cantautora de la República Dominicana radicada en Nueva York. Ganadora de los Premios HOLA, ATI y LATA (2022-2023) como Mejor Actriz Dramática por su interpretación de “B” en la producción de “Mercado Libre” de Boundless Theatre Company.
Sus créditos teatrales más destacados incluyen: el musical de la icónica novela de Luis Rafael Sánchez “¡GUARACHA!” donde origina e interpreta el papel protagónico de “China” en el teatro Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater. Esta obra fue destacada por los críticos del New York Times. Y, la primera producción en Español del aclamado musical de Lin-Manuel Miranda “In The Heights” dirigida por Waddys Jacquez donde interpreta el papel de “Vanessa”.
Recientemente Pou se estrenó en la pantalla grande con la película Hondureña: "La Condesa" donde interpreta a “Débora”. Disponible para Estados Unidos y Canadá en Amazon Prime; y disponible para España y Portugal en la plataforma de Filmin.
Corista de Maluma en su presentación de "Felices los 4" en los MTV Video Music Awards 2018.
Diana tiene su proyecto musical "TeTxtié" junto al artista puertorriqueño Gilberto Gabriel. Su más reciente tema se titula "Sal Pa' Fuera" y está disponible en todas las plataformas digitales.
Sus créditos teatrales más destacados incluyen: el musical de la icónica novela de Luis Rafael Sánchez “¡GUARACHA!” donde origina e interpreta el papel protagónico de “China” en el teatro Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater. Esta obra fue destacada por los críticos del New York Times. Y, la primera producción en Español del aclamado musical de Lin-Manuel Miranda “In The Heights” dirigida por Waddys Jacquez donde interpreta el papel de “Vanessa”.
Recientemente Pou se estrenó en la pantalla grande con la película Hondureña: "La Condesa" donde interpreta a “Débora”. Disponible para Estados Unidos y Canadá en Amazon Prime; y disponible para España y Portugal en la plataforma de Filmin.
Corista de Maluma en su presentación de "Felices los 4" en los MTV Video Music Awards 2018.
Diana tiene su proyecto musical "TeTxtié" junto al artista puertorriqueño Gilberto Gabriel. Su más reciente tema se titula "Sal Pa' Fuera" y está disponible en todas las plataformas digitales.
English
Español
A story born via text messages. The Spanglish phrase "te textié" which translates to English as "I texted you" defines very much the origins of this duo. Formed by Gilberto Gabriel & Diana Pou, who used their respective names as the duo name from 2018 to 2020, TeTxtié marks a new beginning for this couple that now are not only the artists but also the music producers of their upcoming music. Their sound is defined by a mix of different genres such as: Hip-Hop/Rap, RnB, Jazz and Latin Pop. Their newest single "Sal Pa' Fuera" is available on every digital music platform.
Gilberto Gabriel is a multi-faceted Puerto Rican artist based in NYC since 2013. He graduated from the William Esper Studio in 2015. Theater credits include: Exquisita Agonía by Nilo Cruz, Aloha Boricua, Filomena Marturano, ¡GUARACHA!, La Dama Boba, La Gringa, Nylon, Atrévete a Jugar and Embrace 2022. In 2018 he was part of Maluma's MTV VMA's performance at Radio City Music Hall. After that Gilberto created his music project called "TeTxtié" together with Diana Pou. He has been working with Loisaida since 2020 as the Host for the Loisaida Festival and many other events. He was the lead actor for the Loisaida and CDC, Covid-19 series, Journey to Immunity. And in 2022 he created "Entre ON & OFF” for Loisaida TV as part of his artist residency. You can catch him performing at Repertorio Español's newest production from June 2nd - June 18th, 2023.
Gilberto Gabriel is a multi-faceted Puerto Rican artist based in NYC since 2013. He graduated from the William Esper Studio in 2015. Theater credits include: Exquisita Agonía by Nilo Cruz, Aloha Boricua, Filomena Marturano, ¡GUARACHA!, La Dama Boba, La Gringa, Nylon, Atrévete a Jugar and Embrace 2022. In 2018 he was part of Maluma's MTV VMA's performance at Radio City Music Hall. After that Gilberto created his music project called "TeTxtié" together with Diana Pou. He has been working with Loisaida since 2020 as the Host for the Loisaida Festival and many other events. He was the lead actor for the Loisaida and CDC, Covid-19 series, Journey to Immunity. And in 2022 he created "Entre ON & OFF” for Loisaida TV as part of his artist residency. You can catch him performing at Repertorio Español's newest production from June 2nd - June 18th, 2023.
Gilberto Gabriel es un artista puertorriqueño basado en NYC desde el año 2013. Se graduó del William Esper Studio en 2015. Algunos créditos de teatro incluyen: Exquisita Agonía de Nilo Cruz, Aloha Boricua, Filomena Marturano, ¡Guaracha!, La Dama Boba, La Gringa, Nylon, Atrévete a Jugar y Embrace 2022. En el 2018 fue parte de la presentación de Maluma en los MTV VMA's en Radio City Music Hall. Luego de eso, junto a Diana Pou, formó el duo de música TeTxtié. Gilberto ha trabajado con Loisaida desde el 2020 como Host del festival y otros eventos. Es el personaje principal de la serie Journey to Immunity de Loisaida y el CDC contra el Covid-19. En el 2022 creó "Entre ON & OFF" para Loisaida TV como parte de su residencia artística. Puedes verlo actuar en Radojka, la nueva producción de Repertorio Español que se presentará desde Junio 2 al 18 del 2023.
HEART.COMMMUNITY. CULTURE.LOISAIDA.
This iconic event continues to focus on Latino culture, music, cuisine, and art, while envisioning a brighter, greener, and healthier future for our ever growing communities.
In keeping with our annual tradition, this year’s Loisaida Festival will represent a culmination of the year-round programming that has taken place at the Loisaida Center, highlighting new and ongoing partnerships that serve individuals of all ages and backgrounds living in the Lower East Side and beyond.
The Loisaida Festival attracts over 15,000 visitors annually from all walks of life—families, long-time and new residents, neighbors, and visitors from the surrounding boroughs, and the larger Tri-State Area. It is also a hybrid
in-person/digital event with LIVE streaming through our growing media and technology community production studio and 24/7 digital program (Loisaida-TV).
Each year the festival’s main stage and pre-festival activities are graced with the presence of distinguished organizational leaders, elected and government officials, top tier musical entertainers and performers.
In keeping with our annual tradition, this year’s Loisaida Festival will represent a culmination of the year-round programming that has taken place at the Loisaida Center, highlighting new and ongoing partnerships that serve individuals of all ages and backgrounds living in the Lower East Side and beyond.
The Loisaida Festival attracts over 15,000 visitors annually from all walks of life—families, long-time and new residents, neighbors, and visitors from the surrounding boroughs, and the larger Tri-State Area. It is also a hybrid
in-person/digital event with LIVE streaming through our growing media and technology community production studio and 24/7 digital program (Loisaida-TV).
Each year the festival’s main stage and pre-festival activities are graced with the presence of distinguished organizational leaders, elected and government officials, top tier musical entertainers and performers.
Viva Loisaida! Awardees
Hon. Mark Levine
28th Borough President of Manhattan
Tareake Dorill Ramos
Founder & Executive Director, Dorill Initiative
Barbara Solony
Teaching Artist at P.S. 188
Mary Cannon
Riis Houses Tenants Assoc. Board Member
Susan Tirado
Loisaida Outreach Volunteer
Evelyn Concepción
Loisaida Outreach Volunteer
Thank you to our Sponsors
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