Access Culture, Medford, MA (2026)

10/30/2025

From RESET Rhythms of the City.

Haiti | Hymne of Path, Fire, and Unity on Common Grounds

JSDDance in collaboration with Jenny Oliver from Modern Connections

| Manbo Taleah Pierre Louis (voice) and Jenny Oliver (dancers) | Jean-Elie Joseph and Jean-Frenel Misère (AkA Dread Seeyou) (musicians) | Jean Sebastian Duvilaire (choreography)

10/30/2025

RESET Rhythms of the City was graciously opened by the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapaog, who welcomed us to their territory.

Then, .co and @modern_connections took our breath away with "Hymne of Path, Fire, and Unity on Common Grounds"

JSDDance in collaboration with Jenny Oliver from Modern Connections | Manbo Taleah Pierre Louis and Jenny Oliver (dancers) | Jean-Elie Joseph and Jean-Frenel Misère (AkA Dread Seeyou) (musicians) | Jean Sebastian Duvilaire (choreography)

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10/19/2025

JSD Dance is offering an incredible "Hymne of path, fire, and Unity on common grounds" tomorrow. As our opening dance performance, they will certainly light the stage and space aflame. In collaboration with Jenny Oliver of

Houngan Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire (Babbas) is an independent scholar focusing on Haitian and African histories and traditions. He is the founder of the AfrikAyiti Project, bridging the gaps between Africa and the Diaspora through cultural exchange programs, sustainable business activities, and working on traditional platforms to nurture contemporary relationships. Houngan Babbas as he is affectionately called, is also a Dancer/choreographer/artist/educator from Abricot, Haiti, who strongly believes in the use of the performing arts to trigger real social change. He promotes Pan-africanism and considers the union of Africans as a crucial step towards creating a better world for current communities to thrive in. His commitment to cultural sustainability and justice is tied into working with artists, scholars, and farmers in rural Ayiti and rural Africa, considering them all as very important agents of a better tomorrow.

Jenny Oliver is an artist in the Greater Boston area working as a teacher, performer, choreographer, and advocate for artistic integrity. She is a trauma informed, culturally responsive kinetic storyteller, working at the intersection of dance, education, and collective collaboration to elevate issues affecting marginalized people. As a culturally Black person of Cape Verdean and Native American heritage, she is inspired by the ability of dance to catalyze meaningful and effective change in the lives of others. Alongside her work as an educator and choreographer, she is on faculty at Tufts University, Emerson College, the Dance Complex and Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center. When not teaching or choreographing she performs with Roots Uprising under the Artistic Direction of Nailah Randall-Bellinger.

We can't wait!

10/19/2025

RESET is just a few hours away. And as an organization dedicated to Accessibility, we want you to know information about Access at our event.

First, we're honored to be collaborating with for ASL Interpretation.

Think Outside the Vox closes the gap between Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and disabled patrons, and artists, BIPOC/AAPI/marginalized/disabled access providers, and arts organizations, which are often inaccessible. We train and facilitate hiring of Deaf, Blind DeafBlind, disabled, and marginalized professionals to develop and diversify the voices of accessibility in the arts sector. Vox collaborates with theaters, museums, cultural institutions, and arts organizations to improve accessibility practices, remove barriers, and amplify Disability Justice & Joy in these spaces. Vox provides arts access consulting and training that centers on disability culture for arts institutions. Vox aims to implement measurable change within the sector by customizing access plans equitably and sustainably.

Second, RESET is held at Circle Plaza, accessible by the Government Center MBTA Station, as well as through street parking and at Haymarket Parking Garage. There is a public water filling station a short distance from the Plaza.

Third: Seating Options include folding chairs, built in step seating and place for picnic blankets. Bathrooms are available at Haymarket. We will have an accessibility table, with earplugs, masks and nature-based fidget toys collected at our school .

Fourth: Sensory advisory: Sage will be burnt at the event. But the music is orchestrated so that you can be a distance away and still experience it. Masks will help too!

Finally, if you're feeling sick, please stay home. We will livestream parts of the event on our IG at

If you have any questions, Access Culture people will be wearing red scarves and masks -- ask one of us!

Tomorrow, we RESET.

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10/18/2025

It sometimes feels we are living in unprecedented times. Yet from the Taíno and Mexica, to the Massachusett, Wampanoag, and Nipmuc, to the Indigenous peoples of Central and West Africa and their descendants in the Americas, to the Irish and other immigrants and refugees, our ancestors lived through immense turmoil. In this gathering, we invoke their memory, dreams, and resilience and harness the power of art to foster unity across difference. We gather at Boston City Hall Plaza, on the ancestral land of the Massachusett Tribe, to RESET and reconnect. We pause to recall how Boston was made, to feel our rhythms running through the city, and to imagine anew our shared future.

Join us.

10/17/2025

RESET is an Accessibility Centered Event.

In addition to ASL Interpretation from , we will have an accessibility table with ear plugs and nature-based figit toys, a written program with liner notes, and masks available to all participants.

Please note, sage will be burned during the cleanse, but there is seating available further from the stage from which the performance is still visible and audible.

We ask that you stay home if you are feeling sick. While we are not able to livestream the entire event, we will be broadcasting segments, and growing our capacity to livestream for future events.

Join us on Sunday October 19 from 1-4 at Boston City Hall Plaza. Together, we RESET.

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10/17/2025

We are honored to be partnering with for ASL Interpretation for RESET, Rhythms of the City.

You may have seen their artful ASL interpretation at Landmark concerts at the Hatch Shell, or at the Yale Rep, but really they are leading the charge in disability justice centered ASL and other accessibility-centered artistic programming.

Think Outside the Vox closes the gap between Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and disabled patrons, and artists, BIPOC/AAPI/marginalized/disabled access providers, and arts organizations, which are often inaccessible. We train and facilitate hiring of Deaf, Blind DeafBlind, disabled, and marginalized professionals to develop and diversify the voices of accessibility in the arts sector. Vox collaborates with theaters, museums, cultural institutions, and arts organizations to improve accessibility practices, remove barriers, and amplify Disability Justice & Joy in these spaces. VOX provides arts access consulting and training that centers on disability culture for arts institutions. VOX aims to implement measurable change within the sector by customizing access plans equitably and sustainably.

RESET is an Accessibility Centered Event. In addition to ASL Interpretation, we will have an accessibility table with ear plugs and nature-based figit toys, a written program with liner notes, and masks available to all participants. Please note, sage will be burned during the cleanse, but there is seating available further from the stage from which the performance is still visible and audible.

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10/16/2025

Eduardo Betancourt is a Grammy-award Venezuelan winning musician, producer, arranger, composer, instructor, and multi-instrumentalist with 30 years of experience in traditional and fusion Venezuelan music.

Considered “one of the iconic harpists of this new age,” we are honored to collaborate with Eduardo Betancourt for Sunday's RESET Event.

RESET with us, Sunday October 19 from 1-4pm at Boston City Hall Plaza.

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10/16/2025

Have you had a chance to try ? This Rhode Island based caterer and now restaurant serves up an amazing blend of traditional Native and fusion dishes. Their food is delicious and service unparalleled. We're still dreaming about the bottle of ghost pepper hot sauce we got from them last year...

Come enjoy Indigenous Fusion cooking while taking part in RESET.

Frybread Indigenous Fusion is more than a restaurant—it’s a celebration of culture, tradition, and flavor. Our menu brings together the rich culinary heritage of Native America with global influences, creating a unique fusion that honors the past while embracing the present. At times, you’ll experience fully traditional Indigenous dishes prepared in the old ways, a respectful nod to the roots that ground us. Other times, you’ll find familiar favorites reimagined with our Native touch, designed to welcome every foodie into the story of our cuisine. Their goal is simple: to share Indigenous roots through food, to educate and connect, and to serve dishes that are both comforting and adventurous. Whether you’re craving something traditional or something new, Frybread Indigenous Fusion invites you to taste culture, history, and innovation on every plate.

See you on Sunday!

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10/16/2025

We're excited to release the program for Sunday's RESET Rhythms of the City in collaboration with the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag, the Museum of African American History in Boston and Nantuck and North American Indian Center Of Boston

Program

1pm Welcome Remarks
1:10 pm Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag Honor Song
1:20 pm Crocodile River Music (Haiti)
1:40 pm Greater Boston Chinese Music Ensemble (China)
2:00 pm Sage Morgan Hubbard (Museum of African American History)
2:10 pm Joh Camara (Mali)
2:30 pm Rebecca McGowan, Kieran Jordan, Dan Accardi (Ireland)
2:40 pm Remarks Elizabeth Solomon (Massachusett Tribe)
2:50 pm Tareq Rantisi, Layal Hawali, Rami Abu Olaya (Palestine)
3:10 pm Eduardo Betancourt (Venezuela)
3:30 pm Red Hawk Singers & Dancers (Masphee)
3:50 pm Collective Improvisation
4:00 pm Close

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10/16/2025

On Sunday, the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association Music Ensemble will share a rich repertoire with us, showcasing the musical talents of Franceseca Mei, Brandon Mei and Farley. Their concerts are always moving and complex. Don't miss it!

The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) is a registered non-political, non-profit organization to promote public awareness of Chinese culture and heritage, to enhance the well-being and social standing of Chinese Americans; and to provide an environment for people to learn Chinese culture, language, and arts.

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10/15/2025

Tareq Rantisi, Grammy nominated world percussionist is also a cofounder of Access Culture and coconvener of RESET. On October 19, he will join together with oud player Layan Hawila and nayati Rabi Abu Olaya to perform the rich tradition of Palestinian folk.

Tareq Rantisi is a Grammy-nominated world percussionist, composer, and educator. He is deeply rooted in Arabic music and fluent in a diverse range of global traditions, including Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Indian, West African, and Brazilian influences. Initially self-taught, Tareq's musical journey began in Palestinian refugee camps and community centers in the West Bank and Jerusalem, where he performed and taught music. In 2011, he co-founded the Edward Said Conservatory in Gaza, furthering his commitment to using music as a tool for social change. [ID's in alt text]

Layan Hawila is young rising star Palestinian singer and musician from the city of Haifa and a student at Berklee College of Music.

Rami Abu Olaya is a Boston-based musician born and raised in Palestine, where he studied Arabic music at Al Kamandjati Music School. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music. Rami has shared the stage with world-class musicians such as T**i Robin, Ramzi Aburedwan, F***j Sulieman, and Ghalia Ben Ali. He has participated in renowned music festivals such as Eid Al Musica Festival and The Humanity Festival of Paris. Rami has made multiple television appearances on Palestine TV and performed on international tours in France, Germany, Belgium, Jordan, and more.

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