Music & Arts

The Center for Traditional Music and Dance (CTMD) is a non-profit organization based in New York City that supports and promotes the diverse performing arts traditions of immigrant communities. Through collaborative assistance, program design, and partnership building, CTMD works to sustain cultures, share traditions, and provide arts education to both local and international audiences. Their online magazine, Beat of the Boroughs NYC, showcases a wide variety of performing arts traditions and artist experiences across the boroughs. CTMD's mission is to preserve the significant cultural and artistic heritage of various communities, such as the Yiddish, Sri Lankan, and Mariachi communities, through traditional and contemporary drumming, dancing, and music. They organize events, programs, and workshops to engage people of all ages and backgrounds, fostering intergenerational connections and cross-cultural understanding. With a commitment to supporting immigrant traditional artists, CTMD plays a vital role in celebrating and sharing the rich cultural diversity of New York City.Generated from the website