Josh Farria explores the BAMBOULA rhythm and its significant impact on Black identity and resilience within New Orleans, a city renowned for its rich multicultural roots stemming from Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Native American peoples. 

The Bamboula drum, brought to Louisiana by enslaved Africans in the 18th century, symbolizes the confluence of these diverse cultures. Its syncopated rhythms have not only shaped jazz, rhythm &blues, and rock'n'roll also established foundational elements that resonate throughout American performing arts. In this exhibit, Farria brings his informal, observational style of camera work to showcase the cultural exports of the Bamboula rhythm. As a New Orleans native, Farria grew up immersed in the cultural celebrations of the city. Super Sunday is just one example highlighted in the exhibition. These annual gatherings shaped his identity and continue to be integral to his Black identity and existence. Though now based in New York, Josh Farria remains deeply connected to his hometown. For Farria, the Bamboula rhythm is more than music; it’s a heartbeat that connects our past and present. This exhibition is a tribute to that enduring connection.