This city has a much broader musical soundtrack than the endless round of hip-hop and rap hits pumping out of the radio stations might suggest. New York’s music is as multi-faceted as its inhabitants. Jazz and blues are heard in dedicated venues from Harlem down to Greenwich Village, the New York Philharmonic performs at Carnegie Hall, while Brazilian breakbeats, Afro-pop and hip-hop fill the clubs. Rather than attending a live gig many New Yorkers choose to hangout in lounges to hear some of the latest electronica, hip-hop and funk-inspired tunes in cheaper, more inviting surroundings. Listings in the weekly magazines will direct you to countless venues on any night of the week. For occasional venues, see also Bars and clubs. Don’t miss Central Park’s free summer concerts for rock, classical, opera, funk and more. Apollo Theater, 5253 W 125th St at Frederick Douglass Blvd, T 1-212 531 5337. Subway A, B, C, D to 125th St. Opened in Harlem in 1914, the Apollo has hosted more music stars than anywhere else in New York over the years. From the 1930s to the 1970s, this was the pinnacle of black entertainment and was once said to have the most sophisticated and challenging audiences in the US. Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and the Jackson Five all made their start here, and the weekly Wednesday amateur nights allowed Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown to get their break, too. A renovation in 2002 has brought the Apollo back to its feet, and the famous amateur nights still fill up the house, though the performances tend to lean more towards hip-hop and comedy shows these days. Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St,T1-212 473 9831. Subway F to Second Ave. Indie bands and folksy rockers debut at this hip little Lower East Side spot. Monday nights feature metal and punk karaoke. Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St,T1-212 533 2111. Subway 6 to Spring St. Big rock and pop acts want to play here because of its excellent ambience and great bar. Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Plaza at 15th St,T1-212 777 6800. Subway L, N, R, 4, 5, 6 to 14 St-Union Sq. It’s standing-room only for the respected rock, electronica and techno acts who play in this large venue. The Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St,T1-212 219 3055. Subway 1, 2 to Franklin St. Big name rockers, jazz groups and folk acts fill this avant-garde multi-roomed house of music. Madison Square Garden (see Sports) Radio City Music Hall (see Sights) SOB’s, 204 Varick St,T1-212 243 4940. Subway 1, 9 to Houston St. After midnight Brazilian funk, R&B, Afro-pop and all sorts of hip-hop acts help the punters dance the night away in this bamboo hut-inspired club.
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