music Archives - Museum at Eldridge Street

The diverse music traditions of the Lower East Side

June 22, 2021June 10, 2021 by Chelsea

Our Egg Rolls, Egg Creams & Empanadas festival is named after iconic food items that were developed and popularized by immigrant communities. Like chef Lucas Sin told us last week, food is a such a great window into greater cultural exploration. But food is hardly … Read more

Coping with tragedy through song: balladry of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

November 8, 2019 by Chelsea

On March 25th, 1911, a fire broke out on the factory floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company. By the time the flames had been put out, 145 workers, mostly young immigrant girls, had perished. The tragedy sent shockwaves through the immigrant community and became a … Read more