From trading improvisations with Columbia student performers to playing his guitar with his tongue, Grammy-winning musician Wyclef Jean’s live performance at 526 W. 114th St. on Oct. 9 made the space a meeting point between a global music icon and the next generation of musicians.

Among New York City’s many concert venues, it’s often the smaller, more intimate spaces that foster local community. BlueBird Programs, a multi-genre media organization dedicated to serving New York City through art and mutual aid, does just that.