New Paltz dance party features fusion of global sounds this Friday

This genre-blending showcase of rhythm, roots, and rhyme promises a late night of dance bliss. Hosted by the electrifying Carib-Jazz Fusion group Atabeya—named after the Taino goddess of music and beauty—expect a kaleidoscope of sounds from across the African and Latin diasporas, all spun into a psychedelic stew to move your body. Joining them are Hashishen, a boundary-pushing Palestinian DJ with a flair for jazz and electronic fusion, and Paragon Barz, a genre-defying artist whose soulful storytelling spans hip-hop, R&B, and beyond.