Mafer Bandola

Mafer Bandola is a Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, teaching artist, and community organizer. Mafer Bandola is a Venezuelan-born, Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, teaching artist, and community organizer. Renowned as one of the leading performers of the four-string Bandola Llanera, Mafer has redefined the traditionally male-dominated instrument through bold innovation, original compositions, and a deep connection to oral traditions and contemporary sounds. She has performed on prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Mass MoCA, WOMAD, WOMEX, NPR Tiny Desk, and international venues such as Teatro Teresa Carreño (Venezuela), Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), and Paço do Frevo (Brazil). As a teaching artist, she has led workshops and residencies at Dartmouth, George Mason, Butler University, Carnegie Hall, and more. A founding member of the Latin alternative band LADAMA, Mafer has released two acclaimed albums and co-produces Latínica, a digital conference exploring Latinx identity in the music industry. She also played a lead role in Papá Cuatro, a musical chronicling Venezuelan migration, which received a Carbonell Award in 2023. About ArtYard ArtYard is an incubator for creative expression and a catalyst for collaborations that reveal the transformational power of art. We are an interdisciplinary alternative contemporary art center comprised of an exhibition space, theater, and residency program, dedicated to presenting transformative artwork, fostering unexpected collaborations, and incubating original new work. Photo and Video & Mailing List By registering for this event, you are giving ArtYard permission to use photos and video on our website and social media. You will also be added to ArtYard's mailing list so we can contact you about this and future events.