Soundtrack
ONEIDA
The uncategorizable trio Oneida (parsing psychedelia, minimalism, maximalism, and all kinds of rock) has been intimately associated with Williamsburg's colorful creative community for the past decade. It has been as transformative an era for the band as it has been for the neighborhood and their contributions to Up on the Roof's soundtrack reflects their affinity with the post-industrial, utopian creations of the area. In 2004, the Village Voice called Oneida "New York City's smartest and most prolific rock band."
Find out more about them at www.enemyhogs.com
The uncategorizable trio Oneida (parsing psychedelia, minimalism, maximalism, and all kinds of rock) has been intimately associated with Williamsburg's colorful creative community for the past decade. It has been as transformative an era for the band as it has been for the neighborhood and their contributions to Up on the Roof's soundtrack reflects their affinity with the post-industrial, utopian creations of the area. In 2004, the Village Voice called Oneida "New York City's smartest and most prolific rock band."
Find out more about them at www.enemyhogs.com
Listen to "Bratherly" from the Up on the Roof soundtrack.
WILLIE VILLEGAS Y ENTRE AMIGOS
Entre Amigos (Among Friends) are one of the most highly respected salsa groups in New York, with members hailing from all parts of Brooklyn (and Puerto Rico). Bandleader Willie Villegas himself is a powerhouse of the local music scene. Besides co-leading Entre Amigos, playing timbales with the band and producing its albums, Willie hosts the Brooklyn cable access TV show Salsa En La Calle. Willie has played with such luminaries as Joe Quijano, Joe Cuba, Eddie Palmieri, Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodriguez, Tito Puente, Jose Fajardo and Paquito Guzman. Read more about the band at www.willievillegas.com
Entre Amigos (Among Friends) are one of the most highly respected salsa groups in New York, with members hailing from all parts of Brooklyn (and Puerto Rico). Bandleader Willie Villegas himself is a powerhouse of the local music scene. Besides co-leading Entre Amigos, playing timbales with the band and producing its albums, Willie hosts the Brooklyn cable access TV show Salsa En La Calle. Willie has played with such luminaries as Joe Quijano, Joe Cuba, Eddie Palmieri, Frankie Ruiz, Lalo Rodriguez, Tito Puente, Jose Fajardo and Paquito Guzman. Read more about the band at www.willievillegas.com
Listen to "Vuela Palomita" from the Up on the Roof soundtrack.
PYENG THREADGILL
Another tremendous talent who calls Brooklyn home, Pyeng Threadgill contributes a stunning rendition of the title track to "Up on the Roof." Born into an artistic family on the Lower East Side of New York in the 1970′s at a time when Polish and Puerto Rican, Black, Chinese, and Jewish people were all living in close proximity. Much of Pyeng’s childhood years were spent in black box theaters, community gardens, Jazz night clubs or on the road with her dancer/choreographer mother. She studied classical music at Oberlin Conservatory and has since developed into a jazz singer and songwriter with a distinctive voice and an inspired crew of collaborators.
Visit her at www.pyeng.com.
Another tremendous talent who calls Brooklyn home, Pyeng Threadgill contributes a stunning rendition of the title track to "Up on the Roof." Born into an artistic family on the Lower East Side of New York in the 1970′s at a time when Polish and Puerto Rican, Black, Chinese, and Jewish people were all living in close proximity. Much of Pyeng’s childhood years were spent in black box theaters, community gardens, Jazz night clubs or on the road with her dancer/choreographer mother. She studied classical music at Oberlin Conservatory and has since developed into a jazz singer and songwriter with a distinctive voice and an inspired crew of collaborators.
Visit her at www.pyeng.com.
Listen to "Up on the Roof" from the Up on the Roof soundtrack.