Inwood Art Works On Camera

Meet the musicians, filmmakers, writers, theater makers, and artists of all stripes that make their home in what we call affectionately “Upstate Manhattan”.

These are the film recordings of our On Air podcasts, which showcase film, stage, music, visual artists and writers from Inwood and neighboring communities. The programming consists of two featured segments: Artist Spotlight and Live N’ Local.

In Artist Spotlight segments we tell the stories of Inwood artists and creators recorded at beloved local haunts in the community. Hosted by Aaron Simms. In Live N’ Local segments we interview Inwood musicians and provide an intimate platform to feature a live showcase of their work. Hosted by Aaron Simms and Jonathan Bell.

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Born and raised in New York City, Porfirio Figueroa is a former triple threat who was fortunate to have danced for the legendary Jerome Robbins, and the great Michael Bennett in shows such as “West Side Story” (having played both Chino and Bernardo) and “A Chorus Line” (having played both Mark Anthony and Paul). He has also worked in TV, film and theater in various capacities as a director, playwright, lyricist, and producer. Locally, he is an active member of Fort Washington Collegiate Church where he conceived, developed, and executed “The Salon Hang,” an art showcase for the Upper Manhattan community featuring over 44 local artists. Porfirio has advised numerous not-for-profit organizations and notable clientele on development, execution, and community outreach. Furthermore, he has advised the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra, served as a Board Member of the Dance Project of Washington Heights, and AYUDA for the Arts. He is a Cum Laude Graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton, and currently serves as the Deputy Director of Community Affairs for the Office of the Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine.
On Air Artist Spotlight: Porfirio Figueroa
Inwood Art Works presents On Air Artist Spotlight: Matt O'Shea Welcome to Inwood Art Works On Air! Where we meet the musicians, filmmakers, writers, theater makers, and artists of all stripes that make their home in what we call affectionately "Upstate Manhattan." Hosted by Aaron Simms. Recorded at Good Shepherd in Inwood, NYC. Matt was born and raised in NYC and attended local schools. A high school media class sparked his interest in film production which led to enrollment at Boston’s Emerson College. Without a compass pointing into any specific medium, he wound up working almost exclusively on the production of television commercials with occasional assistance to friends who needed help making short and long format films. This career began in 1986 as a production assistant and has continued to this day where Matt is a Producer, Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager. He has been a member of the Director’s Guild of America for 33 years and many of the spots he has worked on would be familiar to millions of people. Inwood Art Works On Air podcast is a free program produced by Inwood Art Works. You can support this program by making a tax-deductible donation at www.inwoodartworks.nyc/donate. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Inwood Art Works programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
On Air Artist Spotlight: Matt O'Shea
Inwood Art Works presents One World Suite with Strings Featuring Combo Nuvo with String Orchestra Composed by Rich Shemaria Sunday, April 27, 2025 – 2:00pm Good Shepherd Auditorium – 620 Isham Street Minimum suggested donation of $25 Adults, $10 Children under 12, or pay-what-you-can online and at the door. One World Suite is an orchestral work composed by Rich Shemaria and performed along with the group Combo Nuvo. The suite includes a collection of instrumental vignettes offering a positive message for our planet along with empowering spoken word interludes and a multi-media presentation conveying the beauty of our planet. Bring your family and meet your friends to enjoy an afternoon community concert of classical music. All are welcome! Reception with light snacks and beverages following the performance. All proceeds benefit Good Shepherd School Video by David Schroeder
One World Suite with Strings
Inwood Art Works presents On Air Artist Spotlight: Barbara A. Jones Welcome to Inwood Art Works On Air! Where we meet the musicians, filmmakers, writers, theater makers, and artists of all stripes that make their home in what we call affectionately "Upstate Manhattan." Hosted by Aaron Simms. Recorded at Good Shepherd in Inwood, NYC. Barbara A. Jones serves on the board of The Harlem Swing Dance Society (THSDS), the premiere Harlem non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting, propagating, protecting and preserving the Lindy Hop dance and various forms of Swing Dance culture in its Harlem birthplace. She longs to see the Harlem area once again embrace their signature cultural dance and energize community youth to be the future innovators of this unique art form. Also to see the Living Legends of this dance be honored and preserve the memories of local seniors for future generations. Contact her at theharlemswingdancesociety@gmail.com Inwood Art Works On Air podcast is a free program produced by Inwood Art Works. You can support this program by making a tax-deductible donation at www.inwoodartworks.nyc/donate. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Inwood Art Works programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
On Air Artist Spotlight: Barbara A. Jones
Inwood Art Works On Air podcast presents On Air Artist Spotlight: Carlos Lample Carlos Lample is a Washington Heights native and first generation Dominican American. He attended Bronx Community College where he majored in Media Technology, then went on to Hunter College where he continued his film studies to embark on a career in media. He has worked for companies such as All Mobile Video, Broadway Video, HBO, My Three Sons Productions, Disney and MTV. In 2018 he created Lample Media, his own content company that produces podcasts, web series, and short form content. Carlos is also one of the lead short film programmers for the New York Latino Film Festival.www.lamplemedia.com Inwood Art Works On Air podcast is a free program produced by Inwood Art Works. You can support this program by making a tax-deductible donation at www.inwoodartworks.nyc/donate. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Inwood Art Works programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
On Air Artist Spotlight: Carlos Lample
Inwood Art Works On Air podcast presents On Air Artist Spotlight: Lauren Sowa As an actor, Lauren Sowa has been featured on FBI (CBS), The Plot Against America (HBO), and the recent cult release Terrifier 3. Other film credits include The Rainbow Experiment (Paramount+), The Devil's Well (Amazon Prime), and Paris is in Harlem (Slamdance ’22). She is the co-founder of Form & Pressure Films, a production company dedicated to impact and inclusion. Its first film, Marisol, won the 2019 HuffPost Impact Award and was licensed by HBO. Other films she’s produced can be seen on DUST, Tubi, Amazon Prime, Omeleto, and at film festivals all over the world. www.laurensowa.com Inwood Art Works On Air podcast is a free program produced by Inwood Art Works. You can support this program by making a tax-deductible donation at www.inwoodartworks.nyc/donate. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Inwood Art Works programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
On Air Artist Spotlight: Lauren Sowa
Inwood Art Works On Air podcast presents On Air Live N' Local: Tom Nelson Welcome to Inwood Art Works On Air! Where we meet the musicians, filmmakers, writers, theater makers, and artists of all stripes that make their home in what we call affectionately "Upstate Manhattan." Hosted by Aaron Simms. Recorded at Good Shepherd in Inwood, NYC. Tom Nelson is a pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader. He is a busy freelance musician, performing with some of the top jazz and classical musicians in New York City. He is also the house pianist at the University Club. Tom performs all styles of music ranging from classical to jazz to rock to Broadway, but is especially fond of the Great American Songbook repertoire featuring such composers as George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Richard Rogers. Born in Logan, Utah, Tom received a Bachelor’s of Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas and a Master’s of Jazz Composition from the Manhattan School of Music. He has composed works for string quartet, jazz orchestra and chamber jazz ensemble, songs for soprano, violin and piano and composed for small jazz ensemble as well. Tom is also active as a Musical Director on the New York cabaret scene and works as a rehearsal pianist and dance accompanist. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and two daughters. For more information visit www.tomdnelson.com Inwood Art Works On Air podcast is a free program produced by Inwood Art Works. You can support this program by making a tax-deductible donation at www.inwoodartworks.nyc/donate. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Inwood Art Works programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
On Air Live N' Local: Tom Nelson
Inwood Art Works On Air podcast presents On Air Artist Spotlight: Kristin Norderval As both a composer and singer, Kristin Norderval is inspired by hybridity, interactivity and the idea that everything we do is site-specific. In her operas, chamber works, sound installations, and music for dance and theater, she blends acoustic and electronic sound, de-tuned instruments, voices, machines, and the acoustic resonance of space. Having trained in both composition and classical voice, Kristin first earned her living as a soprano soloist with a focus on contemporary music, particularly American composers. She performed and recorded works by, and often alongside, composers such as Philip Glass, John Cage, Pauline Oliveros, George Crumb and many others. Returning to composition after her 40th birthday, she continued to focus on the voice as her primary sonic material. Her solo CD of work for voice and electronics - Aural Histories - was listed by The New Yorker music critic Alex Ross as one of “Ten Notable Classical Music Recordings of 2012”. Her opera The Trials of Patricia Isasa (2016) won Quebec´s OPUS prize for best contemporary music and best production. Kristin holds a PhD in Artistic Research from the Oslo National Academy of Arts, Academy of Opera in Norway. www.kristinnorderval.com Inwood Art Works On Air podcast is a free program produced by Inwood Art Works. You can support this program by making a tax-deductible donation at www.inwoodartworks.nyc/donate. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Inwood Art Works programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
On Air Artist Spotlight: Kristin Norderval
Inwood Art Works On Air podcast presents On Air Artist Spotlight with Keena Gonzalez Keena Gonzalez moved from Hollywood to NYC in 2000 to pursue her work as a photographer. In 2008 she earned her BFA from the School of Visual Arts where she was mentored by singer-songwriter Anohni and interned for world renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. Since graduating Keena has worked closely with the artist collective Openings, has had her photographs exhibited, and in 2023 she directed and produced her short film entitled "This Is Jane. See Jane..." Follow her at: www.keenagonzalez.com Inwood Art Works On Air podcast is a free program produced by Inwood Art Works. You can support this program by making a tax-deductible donation at www.inwoodartworks.nyc/donate. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Inwood Art Works programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
On Air Artist Spotlight: Keena Gonzalez
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